Radiology/Imaging is a medical specialty that helps doctors diagnose and treat conditions by looking at the internal body through sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology. Radiologists produce images using technology such as:
- X-rays
- MRIs
- PET scans
- Ultrasounds
- Mammograms
These images enable patients to receive the most accurate diagnosis from fractures or breaks to more serious conditions such as cancer or heart disease. This in turn helps patients receive the very best treatment.
Virtua offers advanced diagnostic radiology/imaging services that combine state-of-the-art technology with highly skilled, board-certified radiologists. Many Virtua radiologists have completed additional fellowship training in specialty areas including the head and body, interventional radiology and MRI. They also are supported by board-registered technologists.
The following are some of the latest imaging technology resources that Virtua radiologists use to provide patients with the highest quality care:
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Computed Tomography (CT scan): Computer-assisted imaging technique that produces cross-sectional images of the body. Virtua has one of the most advanced medical imaging tools, a 64-slice CT scanner, which quickly provides precise views of any rapidly moving region of the body including the heart.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Medical test that uses magnetic and radio waves instead of radiation to provide 3-D images of internal organs and tissues.
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Positron-Emission Tomography (PET): Diagnostic exam that tracks radioactive glucose injected into patients. PET scans are most often used to detect cancer and to examine the effects of cancer therapy, but they also check blood flow and view organs.
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Ultrasound Imaging: An imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves instead of radiation to view internal organs.
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Digital mammogram: A more accurate diagnostic tool than conventional mammography. Equipped with a digital receptor and a computer instead of film, digital mammography enables radiologists to interpret images of dense tissue more accurately and efficiently.
Virtua offers patients convenience and fast results through:
- Four hospital locations and an ambulatory center for radiology/imaging services
- All imaging services available 24/7
- Virtua's picture archiving and communication system (PACS) enables Virtua's team of doctors and radiologists to view images and discuss a diagnosis even if they are miles apart. This system provides them with secured access to thousands of images via an Internet connection. In less than a minute, doctors have the photographic evidence they need to make an accurate or even life-saving diagnosis.