by Matt Burks | Apr 11, 2023 | Diagnostic Imaging, Uncategorized
Sometimes doctors need to see more than a still image to diagnose or treat a problem. Fluoroscopy is a test that uses a steady beam of x-rays (like a movie) to look at parts of the body and movement within the body, such as blood moving through a blood vessel....
by Matt Burks | Apr 11, 2023 | Diagnostic Imaging
Fannin Regional Hospital offers low-dose CT screenings for patients who might be at risk for lung cancer, including smokers and former smokers. Here are three things to know about lung cancer screening: Lung cancer screening has been shown to decrease the risk of lung...
by Matt Burks | Apr 11, 2023 | Diagnostic Imaging
Dexa Osteoporosis means, literally, “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 Matt Burks | Nov 10, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Services
Diagnostic Imaging At Fannin Regional Hospital and Riverstone Imaging Center, 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...
by Matt Burks | Nov 10, 2021 | Breast Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Women's Health
ACR Accredited Digital Mammography Digital mammography uses computers and specially designed digital detectors to produce an image that can be displayed on a high-resolution computer monitor and can be transmitted and stored like any computer file. For patients,...
by Matt Burks | 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...
