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...