Whether it's a routine screening, a diagnostic test, or an interventional procedure, diagnostic imaging may be an unfamiliar experience. It's normal to be a little nervous. That's why you need a team of expert physicians and technologists to put you at ease.
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CT
CT or Computed Axial Tomography, sometimes called a CAT scan, is a painless medical test that helps doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions. CT imaging uses special X-ray equipment to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body.
Angiography offers an advanced diagnosis and treatment for patients with disorders that affect the blood vessels and allows direct visualization of those structures. Radiographic contrast dye is injected through a thin, flexible catheter into the blood vessel, allowing the technician to view problematic areas.
An MRI scan uses a large, strong magnet combined with radio waves to generate multiple cross-section images that are then displayed on a computer. MRIs provide a highly detailed picture of any part of the body and show a high level of detail of the…