Prior to the initiation of diagnostic imaging, the only way a physician could determine when a person had osteoporosis was if they had broken a bone and fit the disease demographic criteria. Today, the diagnostic imaging technology we use at Vital Imaging makes it possible for our radiologists and technicians to determine if you are suffering from this condition whether you’ve broken any bones or not. The terminology “bone density scans” is more commonly known in medical circles as “bone densitometry” or “DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry)” scans. These scans use X-ray imaging to determine if a person has developed osteoporosis....
When Do You Need a CT Scan?
Whenever a person gets hurt, injured, or sick, they often visit their doctor to determine what’s wrong with them and receive treatment if needed. The doctors might be able to figure out what’s wrong with them by examining them and listening to the symptoms they are feeling. Oftentimes, doctors need more diagnostic testing to further explore why the patient is experiencing these symptoms. That’s when the doctors refer their patients to a medical diagnostic center like Vital Imaging, so they have a better idea of what’s causing their symptoms and what is happening with their body. When it comes to...
What to Expect if You Need a CT Scan
Never underestimate the seriousness of an injury to the head, no matter how minor it may seem. For instance, if you’ve recently been involved in a car accident and your head struck a side window, the steering wheel or the windshield, your doctor will most likely recommend undergoing a CT scan. If you’ve never undergone a CT scan, it might seem scary but here’s what to expect. Preparing for a CT Scan While you may get instructions on how to prepare for a CT scan at Vital Imaging, there isn’t much to be concerned about. However, be sure to remove...
Radiology Subspecialties and the Professionals That Perform Them
On the surface, radiology is comprised of several general areas or fields. However, there are numerous subspecialties that radiologists can choose as their specialty once they have completed their education and want to establish their practice. In order to specialize a subspecialty, radiologists must further their education and undergo more training. The following will explain the different types of radiology subspecialties and what being a subspecialized radiologist at Vital Imaging encompasses. What do Radiologists do? Radiologists assist in detecting, diagnosing, and treating patients for different diseases and other medical conditions by examining and interpreting images of the human body. While...