- Cardiac Pacemaker
- Certain cerebral aneurysm clips
- Infusion pumps for insulin or pain control
- Cochlear implants (inner ear)
- Metallic fragments that my be in sensitive areas
- Pregnancy in the first trimester
- Neuro-stimulators
- Recent vascular stent (with 6 weeks of placement)

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT Scan) is a non-invasive, state-of-the-art diagnostic procedure using x-rays that rotate around the patient and produce a series of cross-sectional images of selected parts of the body. Once the scanner has made several of these images, its powerful compute combines the different pictures to create cross sectional views of the body. These images provide physicians with an unobstructed view of organs and structures not seen clearly on conventional x-rays.

Our Multi-Slice CT offers a faster, more efficient scan than spiral or helical CT Scanners. Our scanner allows large volumes to be scanned at the optimal time following intravenous contract administration making the patients experience as quick and pain free as possible.

CT Scans provide detailed views of all types of tissue. That makes it the most versatile study for all parts of the anatomy. It is essential for studying the lungs and other internal organs as well skeletal and spinal studies.

DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY
Digital Mammography is the evolution in
mammography. A digital mammogram offers superior images and provides the radiologist with state of the art viewing capabilities. This way we can insure conclusive reports for both screening and diagnostic mammography. A screening mammogram consists of two views of each breast. Diagnostic
mammograms are specialized mammograms designed to view a specific spot on the breast. The radiologist would normally recommend a Diagnostic Mammogram is something appears on a screening. A "spot compression magnification" view is typically what is required for a diagnostic mammogram. This is a magnified view of a particular area of the breast.

BREAST ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound uses sound waves to generate a picture of the breast tissue. No compression is necessary. Ultrasound is particularly useful in telling cysts from solid masses in the breast. Cysts are very common and totally benign; about half of all women have some cysts in their breasts at some point. Ultrasound is also very helpful in characterizing masses and lumps.

MRI OF THE BREAST
Breast MRI is a technique using a very strong magnetic and radio waves to pick up signals from the breast tissue. The primary way that abnormal tissue stands out on MRI is because it gets more blood flow than the remaining tissue. We can detect blood flow by taking images before and after infusion of an intravenous substance (gadolinium) that is easily seen on MRI. Breast MRI is most useful in detecting breast cancer and evaluating the integrity of implants, and are the subject of many studies around the country.

BONE DENSITY (DEXA)
Bone density scanning is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. Bone Density is today’s established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD). It is essential in detecting and monitoring osteoporosis.

Nuclear medicine imaging scans are performed to:
- analyze kidney function
- visualize heart blood flow and function (such as a myocardial perfusion scan)
- scan lungs for respiratory and blood flow problems
- identify inflammation in the gallbladder
- evaluate bones for fractures, infection, arthritis and tumors
- determine the presence or spread of cancer in various parts of the body
- identify bleeding into the bowel
- locate the presence of infection
- measure thyroid function to detect an overactive or underactive thyroid
- investigate abnormalities in the brain, such as seizures, memory loss and abnormalities in blood flow
- localize the lymph nodes before surgery in patients with breast cancer or melanoma

DEXA Scans are used to measure bone mineral density because they are more accurate than regular X-rays. A person would need to lose 20-30% of their bone density before it would show up on an X-ray.