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Types of Imaging Exams: Modalities
Advanced Imaging
MRI
Produces high-resolution cross-sectional images
of soft tissue. Applications: Assesses brain, spinal
cord and interior ligaments.
CT
Produces high-resolution cross-sectional images.
Applications: Assesses tumors, strokes,
hemorrhages and infections.
PET
Determines metabolic activity. Applications:
Assesses tumors, epilepsy and cardiac function.
Routine Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Produces images of anatomical structures.
Applications: Assesses organ function in heart,
kidney, thyroid and bones.
Fluoroscopy
Video viewing of organs. Applications:
Real-time monitoring.
Ultrasound
Produces visual images of internal organs.
Applications: Viewing soft tissue.
Mammography
Visualizes breast tissue. Applications: Primary
screening tool for breast cancer.
X-Ray
Records images of organs and
structures on film.
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