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Diagnostic radiologists, such as Dr. {{#sub:{{PAGENAME}}|0|-11}}, are physicians that specialize in diagnosing medical problems using imaging studies such as X-rays. CT scans, MRI's etc. Diagnostic radiologists not only help diagnose the condition but also help monitor how well your body is responding to a treatment you are receiving for your disease or condition. They also help screen for different illnesses, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, or heart disease | Diagnostic radiologists, such as Dr. {{#sub:{{PAGENAME}}|0|-11}}, are physicians that specialize in diagnosing medical problems using imaging studies such as X-rays. CT scans, MRI's etc. Diagnostic radiologists not only help diagnose the condition but also help monitor how well your body is responding to a treatment you are receiving for your disease or condition. They also help screen for different illnesses, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, or heart disease | ||
Some of the common diagnostic radiology procedures include: | Some of the common diagnostic radiology procedures include: | ||
* [[Computed tomography]] (CT), also known as a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, including CT angiography | * [[Computed tomography]] (CT), also known as a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, including CT angiography | ||
Latest revision as of 08:21, 30 October 2022
Diagnostic radiologists, such as Dr. Cdn-diagnosti, are physicians that specialize in diagnosing medical problems using imaging studies such as X-rays. CT scans, MRI's etc. Diagnostic radiologists not only help diagnose the condition but also help monitor how well your body is responding to a treatment you are receiving for your disease or condition. They also help screen for different illnesses, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, or heart disease Some of the common diagnostic radiology procedures include:
- Computed tomography (CT), also known as a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, including CT angiography
- Fluoroscopy, including upper GI and barium enema
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- Mammography
- Nuclear medicine, which includes such tests as a bone scan, thyroid scan, and thallium cardiac stress test
- Plain x-rays, which includes chest x-ray* Positron emission tomography, also called PET imaging, PET scan, or PET-CT when it is combined with CT
- Ultrasound