RADIOLOGY

The Department of Radiology provides imaging services to all referred patients; this includes examinations such as routine x-rays, as well as the more sophisticated studies and procedures such as digital flouroscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, multi-slice CT scanning and PET scanning.

Digital subtraction angiography is used in this department to perform cardiac catheterization and angiograms. Serial x-rays of the heart and blood vessels are taken after a dye has been injected and is used to detect obstruction in the heart, arteries and veins.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a non-invasive technique, is capable of providing detailed images of the entire body through the use of a powerful magnet and radio waves.

SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, is an important component of the Radiology Department's Nuclear Medicine capabilities. SPECT equipment produces high quality images of the body providing information on tissue function, blood flow and metabolism.

PET scanning (positron emission tomography). State of the art molecular imaging to aid in the detection and evaluation of certain disease, primarily cancer.