Coronary CTA
Did you know that coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States for both men and women? Nearly a half million people die from coronary heart disease each year in this country, with 250,000 dying before they ever reach the hospital. For about 150,000 of those people, sudden death is the first sign that there’s a problem. Here’s what you […]
Put your Health First in 2019 by Scheduling a Mammogram Screening
Have you been putting off your mammogram? Many women delay having this important screening because it seems like a hassle, or they’re anxious about the procedure, or they just don’t seem to be able to fit it into their schedules. If this sounds like you, it’s time to prioritize your breast health. Make 2019 the year that you put […]
How Ultrasound Imaging Works
For most people, the term “ultrasound” conjures up the image of excited new parents seeing images of their baby while it’s still inside the mother’s uterus. The truth is, though, ultrasound is an important tool that helps doctors see what’s happening inside a person’s body. While it’s used in pregnancy, it also has a wide […]
What is Diagnostic Radiology?
Chances are you’ve heard of radiology which is the science that deals with X-rays and other medical technology that uses high-energy radiation to diagnose and/or treat disease. Not as many people are familiar with the concept of diagnostic radiology though. The word diagnostic simply means the practice or techniques of diagnosis. The term diagnostic radiology […]
Do I Need An MRI?
MRIs are a popular way for a doctor to get high-quality images of your spine in order to come up with an effective treatment for back pain, but how do you know if you need an MRI? The term MRI is an acronym for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The technology was introduced in the 1980s and […]
What Can CT Scans Detect?
A computed tomography (CT) scan allows your doctor to see inside your body, but do you know what it can detect? This technology utilizes X-rays as well as a computer and creates pictures of your bones, organs, and other tissues inside your body. One of the benefits of a CT scan is that it provides […]
Signs You Need A Mammogram
You probably know that mammograms are an important way to make sure your breasts are healthy and detect early signs of breast cancer, but do you know when you need a mammogram and what signs to look for? The old recommendation from the American Cancer Society was that women should begin getting annual mammograms at […]
Understanding Varicose Veins
Many people know what varicose veins look like, but they don’t know what causes them and how they can be treated or prevented. Varicose veins are usually bluish in color and are bulging veins just below your skin’s surface. They almost always occur in the legs or feet. Although varicose veins can be a bit […]
How to Diagnose Lung Cancer with a CT Scan
Lung cancer claims the lives of more than 150,000 people each year, with nearly a quarter of a million new cases being diagnosed every single year. That makes lung cancer the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, more than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. With lung cancer being so prevalent, […]
The Benefits of Getting an Ultrasound
An Ultrasound is a versatile and extremely useful diagnostic medical imaging technique. Performed to view a patient’s internal organs and blood vessels, this procedure is probably best known for being a great way for a pregnant woman and her doctor to check in on the developing baby. However, ultrasounds have many more uses than simply […]