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CT
studies can be performed on all body parts,
such as the head, abdomen, spine, extremity, and
colon. Spine studies can be performed after myelography
to better evaluate the spinal canal. Marietta Imaging
is proudly accredited by the ACR (American College
of Radiology).
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Cardiac
Scoring (which only takes 5 minutes) is the
best noninvasive test for quantifying coronary artery
calcium content. The procedure begins with a fast,
convenient and painless computed tomography exam.
During the exam, the patient will lie on the CT
couch as it slowly moves into the donut-shaped gantry.
The scanner then takes an image or picture, of the
beating heart while the patient holds their breath
for approximately 45 seconds. The procedure requires
no injections, treadmills or preparation such as
fasting. The information acquired during the CT
exam is then processed with HeartBeat CS, a cardiac
scoring software package that evaluates and quantifies
the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries.
The patient then has a consultation with the radiologist,
and the results are discussed.
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Gadolinium
Info
We offer a closed, high field MRI
imager which has the largest opening of any MRI
system in the industry. This 1.5T system allows
extremely fast scan time, so that the patient spends
very little time in the scanner, while allowing
the radiologist to obtain very high quality images.
MRI has become a preferred method for diagnosing
potential problems in many different parts of the
body. While x-rays are best for showing bones, MRI
creates pictures that can show differences between
healthy and unhealthy tissue. Physicians use MRI
to examine soft tissue- like organs, muscle, cartilage,
ligaments and tendons in many parts of the body.
That means MRI is helpful when looking at the brain,
spinal column, abdomen, pelvic region, and joints
such as knees, and elbows. Marietta Imaging is proudly
accredited by the ACR (American College of Radiology). |
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Our Women’s Imaging Center provides a separate
waiting area for women undergoing ultrasound, mammograms,
or bone density scans. |
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Our mammography
equipment is ACR (American College of Radiology)
accredited, and offer the R2 technology. R2 is a
computer aided detection system that digitizes a
mammogram and analyzes it using a proprietary signal
processing software, which highlights areas of the
mammogram, which contain features associated with
cancer. After a radiologist views the original mammogram
conventionally, he then reviews the R2 markers displayed
on the monitors. The R2 system is like a spell checker
for medical images. |
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Ultrasound
procedures can be performed to assist in the evaluation
of the abdomen, breast, kidneys, pelvic and ob,
thyroid and vessels. |
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DEXA,
or Bone Density scans can be performed to evaluate
bone loss in women and men with a simple, non-invasive
test. The patient lies comfortably for 15 to 20
minutes while the scan is acquired. Once this is
completed, a report is printed and sent to the referring
physician. |
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Nuclear
Medicine exams can be performed to evaluate
the gall bladder, kidneys, thyroid, and bones. Exams
such as gastric emptying, and lung scans can also
be performed. |
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All fluoroscopic
exams, such as upper GI’s, barium enema,
and myelogram’s can be performed. |
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Routine radiology examinations such as chest x-ray,
IVP, cystogram, bone, sinuses, and all other x-ray’s
can be performed on a scheduled or STAT basis. |
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staff can perform precertification, and immediate
appointments are available for all studies.
We welcome your patients to our office, and give
our promise for a prompt report to you, the physician.
If any of our staff can be of any assistance to
you or your staff, please do not hesitate to call
and we will be more than happy to assist you.
It is a pleasure to serve you and your patients. |
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