Computerized tomography, or CT scan, is a special x-ray that scans an area
one layer (slice) at a time. Using ionizing radiation to acquire cross sectional
views of the body, a radiologist is able to look inside the body to see healthy
and diseased tissues as well as some blood vessels. Advanced Imaging’s CT
scanner uses 16-slice technology for faster, clearer images.
A PET scan is a relatively recent medical imaging technology that uses small
amounts of radioactivity that show how the body’s organs and tissues function.
Capable of diagnosing various cancer types and responses to treatment, PET can
also help detect cardiac disease and some brain disorders and is starting to
prove insightful in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Having these two
technologies – PET and CT – together in one medical imaging device helps
give Advanced Imaging radiologists greater accuracy in diagnosing medical
conditions.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio frequency waves and a strong
magnetic field to provide remarkably clear and detailed images of internal
organs and tissues, proving very valuable for the diagnosis of cancer, heart and
vascular disease and stroke. Because MRI can give such clear pictures of
soft-tissue structures near and around bones, it is widely used to diagnose
sports-related injuries, especially those affecting the joints. Advanced Imaging’s
high-field open MRI provides better imaging quality and is less claustrophobic
for patients.
