...organ. Proper pre-operative evaluation is performed prior to the procedure. Patients may be subjected to various tests such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT-scan), and positron...
...to the age where a loved one received a breast cancer diagnosis. After a prophylactic mastectomy, you will not require any additional annual screening imaging, such as mammograms, ultrasounds, or...
...with exploration or drainage of abscess are women who have an abscess in their breast tissue confirmed by imaging tests such as ultrasound or breast MRI and have not responded...
...activity and metabolic processes. – **Transcranial Doppler (TCD):** Uses ultrasound to measure blood flow in the arteries of the brain, assessing circulation and detecting stroke. ### Benefits of Brain Imaging...
...breast ultrasound, may be requested by the physician preoperatively. At the operating theatre, gentle pressure is exerted on the nipple to identify the orifice or opening of the affected duct....
...a magnetic field and using radio wave energy to take images of the brain inside the head. MRI is the more sophisticated diagnostic test when compared to normal X-ray, ultrasound,...
...a sample of fluid from a swollen joint to be tested for urate crystals Blood tests to monitor the amount of uric acid in the blood Ultrasounds or X-rays of...
...against the thyroid gland and thyroid hormone. If a goiter (thyroid lump) is present, this might be scanned by ultrasound, and a sample (biopsy) may be taken to exclude other...
...Ultrasound Mammography Fluoroscopy Nuclear medicine tests Bone scans Thyroid scans Thallium cardiac stress test These tests can help diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, including: Cancers Tumors Heart...
...damaged lens is broken up using a high-frequency ultrasound device, and the smaller pieces are removed from the eye using suction. This surgical technique is called phacoemulsification, which requires smaller...
