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X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. An X-ray produces pictures of the inside of the body exposing a part of the body to small dose of ionizing radiation. It is a quick and painless medical test to diagnose fractures in bones. locating for an object in soft tissue or infection.

How should I prepare for my X-ray?

There is no pre-exam preparation for an X-ray.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI, is non-invasive, painless way for your physician to look into your body. The pictures created during the exam look at the soft tissue and other organs. 

How Long Will The Exam Take? 

The complete exam takes about 30 minutes.

How Should I Prepare For The MRI Exam?

You can eat, drink and take prescribed medications like you normally would prior to the exam. You may be asked to wear a gown during the exam or you may be allowed to wear your own clothing if it is loose-fitting and has no metal fasteners. 

You Will Be Asked To Remove:

• jewelry, watches, credit cards, hearing aids, all of which can be damaged.
• hairpins, pins, hair extensions with clips, metal zippers and similar metal items, which can distort MRI imaging
• removable dental work
• body piercings
• pens, pocket knives, eyeglasses

In most cases, an MRI exam is safe for patients with metal implants, with the exception of a few types. People with the following implants cannot be scanned and should not enter the MRI area:

• cochlear (ear) implant
• some types of clips used for brain aneurysms
• some types of metal coils placed within blood vessels
• nearly all cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers

MRA vs. MRI: What’s the difference?

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses radio waves, a magnetic field, and a computer to create images of the inside of the body. MRA, or magnetic resonance angiography — sometimes called a magnetic resonance angiogram — is a magnetic resonance procedure that zeroes in on the blood vessels.  

As their similar names suggest, MRAs and MRIs are closely related. In fact, MRA is a type of MRI. Both procedures allow medical professionals to examine the inside of the body without making a single incision, but their processes and uses differ.  In the case of the two patients experiencing different problems in the same area, an MRA would produce images that would show blood clots that could be causing swelling and pain deep inside the leg. An MRI would provide images showing damage to tissues or ligaments that occurred as a result of the fall, causing mobility issues.

What Is an MRA?

An MRA is sometimes used in conjunction with an MRI. MRAs evolved from MRIs in the 1980s to provide a more thorough look at the body’s major arteries. MRAs apply the MRI principle and technique to focus specifically on the blood vessels.

The images an MRA produces show parts of the 100,000 miles of tiny and complex pathways that carry blood through the body. Those images help physicians gauge how quickly the blood is traveling and identify obstructions.

MRA vs. MRI: Uses for Each Procedure

MRAs address vascular issues, identifying problems related to heart disease or stroke, for example. MRIs examine larger areas in the body to detect problems such as tumors or tears in soft tissue.

How Are MRAs and MRIs Different?

The main difference between MRAs and MRIs is the area of focus. MRIs produce images of organs and tissues in areas such as the brain, the heart, and joints. The procedure can examine parts of the body including:  

Muscles Bones Organs Tissues MRAs’ focus is narrower. The exam offers a detailed look at blood vessels and how they’re functioning in different parts of the body, rather than focusing on the organs or tissue surrounding them. It also can show the rate of blood flow and circulation. While MRIs produce both 2D and 3D images, MRAs produce mainly 3D images.

If you have medical or electronic devices in your body, or think you are pregnant, please notify the technologist.

Bone densitometry is also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or DEXA which uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body (usually the lower or lumbar spine and hips) to measure bone loss.

Do you also provide TBS (Trabecular bone score) results ? 

Yes our iDexa 2 will be able to provide you with TBS results..

How Do I Prepare For My Exam? 

This exam requires little to no special preparation. On the day of the exam you may eat normally however you should not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before your exam.

Inform your physician if you recently had a barium examination or have been injected with a contrast material for a computed tomography (CT) scan or radioisotope scan. You may have to wait 10 to 14 days before undergoing a DXA scan.

 Diagnostic ultrasound, also known as sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. These images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays) so there is no radiation exposure to the patient.

How Do I Prepare For My Ultrasound?

The preparations vary for an ultrasound depending on which part you are having scanned. For liver, gallbladder, spleen and pancreas, eat an early dinner on the night before and dont eat or drink for 8 to 12 hours prior to your exam. For pelvis exams you will need a full bladder. Please drink 8 ounces of water one hour prior to your exam. 

Why do i need a Fibroscan?

Fibroscan technology uses high-frequency vibration sound waves to measure the stiffness of the liver. Before Fibroscan, a patient receiving an abnormal liver function test, a positive test for viral hepatitis including hepatitis C and hepatitis B, or an autoimmune liver disease diagnosis would require a liver biopsy to measure the extent of established liver fibrosis.

What is a Fibroscan?

A Fibroscan examination is a non-invasive way to measure the stiffness of your liver.  Fibroscan works by emitting a small pulse of energy, called a shear wave, which will feel like a slight tap on your skin. It calculates the speed of this energy to give your healthcare provider an immediate measure of the stiffness of your liver. This stiffness measure is an important part of understanding your overall liver health.

Is It Painful? No.

The Fibroscan examination is painless, quick and easy. During measurement, you will feel a slight vibration on the skin at the tip of the probe

What will the Fibroscan examination be like?

You will lay on your back, with your right leg crossed over your left leg and with your right arm raised behind your head. This is to allow easy exposure to the intercostal spaces (spaces between your ribs) for the probe to effectively scan your liver. Your healthcare provider will apply a water-based gel to the skin and then place the probe on the right side of your ribcage. Your healthcare provider will quickly produce 10 measurements during the court of the Fibroscan examination These measurements will be used to establish overall stiffness score.