by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 10, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Services
Diagnostic Imaging At Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, diagnostic imaging is used to create a graphic depiction of the structures and functions of the body’s organs and other internal systems. These images are used to examine and diagnose certain medical conditions. Our...
by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 10, 2021 | Breast Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Women's Health
3D Mammography What’s Better Than Early Detection? Earlier Detection! Exciting new 3D Mammography technology can increase your chances of early invasive breast cancer detection by 41%1 Why choose a 3D screening mammogram during your next breast cancer screening exam?...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging, Uncategorized
Bone Density Testing Osteoporosis means “porous bones” and is a debilitating disease that can lead to bone fracture. More than 52 million Americans have low bone density and are at risk for osteoporosis – 80% are women. DEXA scans (which stands for Dual-Energy X-Ray...
by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 10, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
CT Scan Thanks to CT scanning (computed tomography, often called a “CAT” scan) doctors can view a “slice” of the human body painlessly. Often used to diagnose life-threatening conditions and issues like cancer, blood clots, infections, lung and liver disease, head and...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging
Fluoroscopy Think of fluoroscopy like a video x-ray. With the help of a contrast agent like barium (which helps illuminate physical structures when introduced into the patient’s body), fluoroscopy gives doctors a real-time view of bodily systems at work. The procedure...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging
Interventional Radiology Interventional radiology utilizes minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ. Highly trained Radiologists perform these procedures to provide answers and treatment options to their patients....
