MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
is
ordered by your physician to evaluate internal
body structures
without having to use X-ray or surgery. MRI uses the physical
properties of magnetic fields, radio waves, and computers to
generate images of soft tissues within the body. MRI is a
non-invasive procedure and there are no known side or after effects.
Patients are asked to lie on a table and remain still for
approximately 30 minutes to one hour depending on the test ordered.
During the examination, a faint knocking sound will be heard, which
is normal and is the operation of the imaging process. The images
are formed from signals emitted by tissue in the body. The MRI
process captures different tissue characteristics and translates
them into different contrast levels on the image.
Ultrasound----Vascular General,
obstetrical, vascular.
Ultrasound (US) imaging, also called ultrasound
scanning or sonography, is a method of obtaining
images from inside the human body through the
use of high frequency sound waves. The reflected
soundwave echoes are recorded and displayed as a
real-time visual image. No
ionizing
radiation (x-ray)
is involved in ultrasound imaging. Obstetric
ultrasound refers to the specialized use of
sound waves to visualize and thus determine the
condition of a pregnant woman and her embryo or
fetus.
DEXA scan
Dexa scan is a measures of the bone mineral
density (BMD) in your body. It will determine
your bone density for the area measure and
compare that result with the average of young
adult normals of your sex and race as well as
the peak BMD. This information is critical to
your physicianss ability to determine if you
need to take certain steps to protect your bone
health that may result in osteoporisis.
