Radiology Service

What Is Radiology And Imaging

Radiology is a division of medicine that helps in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using imaging technology. Diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology are two subspecialties of radiology. 

 

Diagnostic radiology can often do the following using the diagnostic images: The following are the most prevalent types of diagnostic radiological exams:

Radiology is a division of medicine that helps in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using imaging technology. Diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology are two subspecialties of radiology. 

 

Diagnostic radiology can often do the following using the diagnostic images. The following are the most prevalent types of diagnostic radiological exams:

 

Interventional radiologists employ imaging like CT, ultrasound, MRI, and fluoroscopy to aid in treatments. The imaging helps doctors when inserting catheters and other small instruments and tools into your body. Doctors can use this technology to detect or treat conditions in almost any part of the body instead of directly looking inside of your body through a scope (camera) or with open surgery.

Interventional radiologists often are involved in treating cancers or tumours, blockages in the arteries and veins, fibroids in the uterus, back pain, liver problems, and kidney problems. The doctor will make no incision or only a very small one. You rarely need to stay in the hospital after the procedure. Most people need only moderate sedation (medicines to help you relax)

Examples of interventional radiology procedures include:

Radiology Service at Horizon Hospital provides:

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