Radiology SERVICES

 

64 SLICE C.T. SCAN Back to main page

 

This is a procedure performed using a multi-detector CT. The current multi-detector CT that exquisitely produces coronary artery images, is a 64-slice CT scanner. This scanner has a special x-ray tube and rotation speed, capable of performing 3 rotations in a second. In each rotation, 64-slices are produced, giving us approximately 194 slices per second. This is the fastest scanner in the industry, currently. Speed is extremely important in the ability to "freeze" the heart. Since the heart is a rapidly moving structure, the only way to image structures within it, is if we can scan as fast as the heart beats or close enough. All scans are gated to the ECG trace. This allows to position the data acquisition accurately in specific phases. Using this modality the following procedures can be performed as part of a cardiac CT examination.

 
1.5 TESLA MRI Back to main page

 

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses non-ionizing radiofrequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide remarkably clear and detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. The strength of the magnet is very important, and high-field scanners (1.5 Tesla magnets) are generally regarded as the best magnet strength. The machine delivers the kind of high performance technology needed for the most demanding MRI exam . Gives for the first time ever, true whole-body imaging with no patient repositioning and no coil changes. A New Level of Clarity: Superb image quality and new level of detail not possible with older or slower MRI equipment.


4D ULTRASONOGRAPHY Back to main page

 

Real time live 3D (4D) Sonography provides a three-dimensional view of the fetus in motion and is one of the most important modern innovations in the field of Ultrasound. The clear view of the fetus from all angles allows doctors to detect any congenital abnormalities at an early stage and chart a course for corrective measures at an early and preventable stage. The image quality is so clear and sharp that one can get a fairly accurate impression of how the baby’s features will look upon birth. Sonography suites are equipped with high-end plasma screens to allow the expectant mother to view the baby growing inside her in the course of her pregnancy. One can view the baby yawning, sucking its thumb, kicking its feet, and moving its hands. We also provide all pregnancy sonography patients with a collection of video clips and images of the unborn child to create a lifelong memory for the mother and the child!

 
X-RAY Back to main page

 

A X-Ray is used to:

 

* diagnose broken bones or joint dislocation.

 

* demonstrate proper alignment and stabilization of bony fragments following treatment of a fracture.

 

* guide orthopedic surgery, such as spine repair/fusion, joint replacement and fracture reductions.

 

* look for injury, infection, arthritis, abnormal bone growths, bony changes seen in metabolic conditions.

 

* assist in the detection and diagnosis of bone cancer.

 

* locate foreign objects in soft tissues around or in bones.
MAMMOGRAPHY Back to main page

 

Mammography is important because in its earliest stages breast cancer may not be palpable; it may be too small to feel as a lump or tissue change. Mammography can help detect these changes two years or more before you would feel them. Physical examination is also important because premenopausal breast tissue is often dense and fibrous, which may decrease the reliability of mammography for young women. If you notice any change in your breast (such as a lump or other texture change, breast pain, skin dimpling, or nipple discharge), see your doctor.Mammography or other diagnostic tests may be recommended to evaluate the changes taking place. The majority of these changes are due to benign-that is, noncancerous--conditions, but you'll be glad you checked.If a lump is detected after the mammography is done, it may be essential to take a biopsy for the final diagnosis.

 

 

ENDOSCOPY Back to main page

 

Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body cavities using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.

 
E.E.G./E.M.G./N.C.V. Back to main page

 

EEG is used to help diagnose if you're having seizures and if so, what type. An EEG is also used to find the causes of confusion, and to evaluate head injuries, tumors, infections, degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and abnormal changes in body chemistry that affect the brain. It is also used to:

* Evaluate problems with sleep ( sleep disorders)
* To investigate periods of unconsciousness
* To monitor the brain during brain surgery

The EEG may be done to show that the brain has no activity, in the case of someone in a deep coma. It can be helpful when trying to decide if someone is brain dead.

EEG cannot be used to measure intelligence

Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles.
This test is used to diagnose nerve damage or destruction. Occasionally, the test may be used to evaluate diseases of nerve or muscle, including myopathy, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, or myasthenia gravis.

 
 
 
ECHO CARDIOGRAPHY Back to main page

 

An echocardiogram, often referred to in the medical community as a cardiac ECHO or simply an ECHO, is a sonogram of the heart (it is not abbreviated as ECG,which in medicine usually refers to an electrocardiogram). Also known as a cardiac ultrasound, it uses standard ultrasound techniques to image two-dimensional slices of the heart. The latest ultrasound systems now employ 3D real-time imaging.In addition to creating two-dimensional pictures of the cardiovascular system, an echocardiogram can also produce accurate assessment of the velocity of blood and cardiac tissue at any arbitrary point using pulsed or continuous wave Doppler ultrasound. This allows assessment of cardiac valve areas and function, any abnormal communications between the left and right side of the heart, any leaking of blood through the valves (valvular regurgitation), and calculation of the cardiac output as well as the ejection fraction. Other parameters measured include cardiac dimensions (luminal diameters and septal thicknesses) and E/A ratio. Echocardiography was an early medical application of ultrasound. Echocardiography was also the first application of intravenous contrast-enhanced ultrasound. This technique injects gas-filled microbubbles into the venous system to improve tissue and blood delineation. Contrast is also currently being evaluated for its effectiveness in evaluating myocardial perfusion. It can also be used with Doppler ultrasound to improve flow-related measurements (see Doppler echocardiography).

 
T.M.T Back to main page

 

A stress test, sometimes called a treadmill test or exercise test, helps physicians find out how well the heart handles stress. As the body works harder during the test, it requires more oxygen and the heart has to pump more blood. The test can show if the blood supply is reduced in the arteries that supply the heart. It also helps doctors know the kind and level of exercise appropriate for a patient. A person taking the test Is hooked up to equipment to monitor the heart.Walks slowly in place on a treadmill, on which the speed is increased for a faster pace and which is tilted to produce the effect of going up a small hill.May be asked to breathe into a tube for a couple of minutes. Can stop the test at any time if necessary.Afterwards will sit or lie down to have the heart and blood pressure checked.Heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, electrocardiogram (E.C.G. or E.K.G.), and how tired one feels are monitored during the test.

 
E.C.G./HOLTER Back to main page

 

An electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG) is an electrical recording of the heart and is used in the investigation of heart disease. It is a graphic display of the electrical activity of the heart.An ECG may be done as part of a routine physical exam. It may be repeated any time there are questions about the working of your heart.You will be brought to the ECG department in the centre. The technician will ask you to take off your clothing from the waist up, put on a gown, and lie down on a small bed. The technician will place a small electrode (a small self-sticking plastic patch) on each of your arms and legs and across six areas on your chest. You need to lie still for the minute or two that it takes the machine to make a record.

 


CT ANGIOGRAPHY Back to main page

 

CT angiography is used to examine blood vessels in key areas of the body, including the:

 

Abdominal aorta and arteries to the kidneys and intestines.

 

* brain
* kidneys
* pelvis
* legs
* lungs
* heart
* neck
* abdomen

 

Physicians use the procedure to:

 

* identify disease and aneurysms in the aorta, both in the chest and abdomen, or in other major blood vessels.

 

* detect atherosclerosis disease in the carotid artery of the neck, which may limit blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke.

 

* identify a small aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation inside the brain.

 

* detect atherosclerotic disease that has narrowed the arteries to the legs and help prepare for endovascular intervention or surgery.

 

* detect disease in the arteries to the kidneys or visualize blood flow to help prepare for a kidney transplant.

 

* guide interventional radiologists and surgeons making repairs to diseased blood vessels, such as implanting stents or evaluating a stent after implantation.

 

* detect injury to one of more arteries in the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis or extremities in trauma patients.

 

* evaluate arteries feeding a tumor prior to surgery or other procedures such as chemoembolization or selective internal radiation therapy.

 

* identify dissection or splitting in the aorta in the chest or abdomen or its major branches.

 

* show the extent and severity of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries and plan for a surgical operation, such as a coronary bypass and stenting.

 

* sample blood from specific veins in the body to detect any endocrine disease.

 

* examine pulmonary arteries in the lungs to detect pulmonary embolism (blood clots from leg veins).

 
PFT Back to main page

 

Pulmonary function tests are a group of procedures that measure the function of the lungs, revealing problems in the way a patient breathes. The tests can determine the cause of shortness of breath and may help confirm lung diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema. The tests also are performed before any major lung surgery to make sure the person won't be disabled by having a reduced lung capacity.

 
MR ANGIOGRAPHY Back to main page

 

MR angiography is used to examine blood vessels in key areas of the body, including the:

 

* brain
* kidneys
* pelvis
* legs
* lungs
* heart
* neck
* abdomen

 

Physicians use the procedure to:

 

* identify disease and aneurysms in the aorta, both in the chest and abdomen, or in other major blood vessels.

 

* detect atherosclerosis disease in the carotid artery of the neck, which may limit blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke.

 

* identify a small aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation inside the brain.

 

* detect atherosclerotic disease that has narrowed the arteries to the legs and help prepare for endovascular intervention or surgery.

 

* detect disease in the arteries to the kidneys or visualize blood flow to help prepare for a kidney transplant.

 

* guide interventional radiologists and surgeons making repairs to diseased blood vessels, such as implanting stents or evaluating a stent after implantation.

 

* detect injury to one of more arteries in the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis or extremities in trauma patients.

 

* evaluate arteries feeding a tumor prior to surgery or other procedures such as chemoembolization or selective internal radiation therapy.

 

* identify dissection or splitting in the aorta in the chest or abdomen or its major branches.

 

* show the extent and severity of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries and plan for a surgical operation, such as a coronary bypass and stenting.

 

* sample blood from specific veins in the body to detect any endocrine disease.

 

* examine pulmonary arteries in the lungs to detect pulmonary embolism (blood clots from leg veins).

 

* screen individuals for arterial disease, especially patients with a family history of arterial disease or disorders.