Month: July 2021

A CT scan is a medical imaging procedure that combines a series of X-rays taken from different angles to create a highly detailed image of the soft tissues, blood vessels, and bones inside your body.    A CT scan machine is well suited for diagnosing diseases and injuries because it... Continue reading "Reasons Why Your Doctor Might Recommend a CT Scan"

Some patients experience signs of claustrophobia during their CT scan, MRI, and or certain types of imaging procedures that require them to lay still in a confined space. Fortunately, there are ways to eliminate or at least minimize their level of anxiety.    What Is Claustrophobia?  This type of anxiety... Continue reading "Managing Claustrophobia and Anxiety During Your CT Scan"

In the past, medical imaging to detect heart disease involved expensive and less accurate procedures. Some methods like treadmill stress testing are not recommended or even dangerous for some patients, particularly those with unstable heart failure, symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, and uncontrolled arrhythmia.    But with the advancement in medical... Continue reading "Medical Imaging for Heart Disease"