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What tests are done in radiology?

Types of imaging tests

• Computed tomography (CT) scan.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
• Breast MRI.
• X-rays and other radiographic tests.
• Mammography.
• Nuclear medicine scans (bone scans, PET scans, Thyroid scans, MUGA scans, gallium scans)
• Ultrasound.

What is conventional radiography?

Conventional radiography involves the use of x-rays; the term “plain x-rays” is sometimes used to distinguish x-rays used alone from x-rays combined with other techniques (eg, CT).

What is the difference between medical imaging and radiography?

Practitioners of radiology are called radiologists, and they utilize imaging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Medical imaging is a technology which is used by radiologists, particularly for diagnostic purposes.

Is an EKG a radiology test?

While not an imaging modality itself, the electrocardiogram (also known as an EKG or ECG) is used in several imaging procedures to monitor heart wave activity or to synchronize the acquisition of data.

What is a radiograph vs xray?

The difference between the two comes down to definitions of the two words. An x ray is a photon of energy. This is what is exposing the patient for the final image. A radiograph is the resultant image after a patient or object is exposed to x rays.

What is the difference between digital and computed radiography?

Digital Radiography (DR) is the latest advancement in Radiography. DR technology quickly transfers images to the computer so you can view and diagnose without wait time. Computed Radiology (CR) is the digital replacement of X-ray film radiography. CR radiography uses phosphor image plates to create a digital image.

What is computed tomography?

Listen to pronunciation. (kum-PYOO-ted toh-MAH-gruh-fee skan) A procedure that uses a computer linked to an x-ray machine to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body.

Is MRI Radiographic?

Although the word “radiology” sounds like it involves radiation, that is not always the case – for example, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound do not use radiation in their medical imaging technologies. A radiographer is a medical professional who performs the scanning on patients.

What are the different types of imaging tests?

Learn more about our five most common modalities for our various types of imaging tests: X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and PET. X-rays are quick, painless tests that produce images of the structures inside your body, especially bones.

What are the different types of Radiology?

Radiology may be divided into two different areas, diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology. Doctors who specialize in radiology are called radiologists. Diagnostic radiology helps health care providers see structures inside your body.

What are the different body positions in radiology?

Body positions. erect: either standing or sitting; decubitus: lying down; supine: lying on back; Trendelenburg position: the patient is supine (on an inclined radiographic table) with the head lower than the feet; prone: lying face-down; lateral decubitus: lying on one side. right lateral: right side touches the cassette

What is a diagnostic radiology exam?

Diagnostic radiology helps health care providers see structures inside your body. Doctors that specialize in the interpretation of these images are called diagnostic radiologists. Using the diagnostic images, the radiologist or other physicians can often: The most common types of diagnostic radiology exams include: