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IMAGING SERVICES
Imaging services are available to provide a variety of imaging
of the human body for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
disease. For questions regarding Imaging/Radiology services
contact 218-463-2500 ext 164.
Services Provided through LifeCare Medical Center
CT Scan (Computerized Axial Tomography) - Imaging of the human
body in slices, which improves visualization through organs and
bones. Useful especially in diagnosis of renal stones,
appendicitis, strokes, bleeds and fractures. LifeCare Medical
Center has a state of the art 16 slice CT scanner.
Dexa Scan - Dual Energy X-ray Absorption - A bone density test
measures the density of your bones to estimate their strength.
Used mostly in screening of post-menopausal women but can be
used in younger women and men to detect bone loss.
Fluoroscopy - A dynamic x-ray that is performed for lower and
upper GI (gastrointestinal) disease diagnosis, localization for
foreign bodies and joint injections for pain control.
MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A medical device that
produces images using a large magnet, radio waves, and a
computer. An MRI can diagnose brain, nervous system,
cardiovascular, and organ disease. Very useful in diagnosing
shoulder, back and knee disorders.
Mammography - Imaging of the breast tissue for diagnostic or
screening purposes. Breast Screening Clinics are held 2 to 3
times per month where mammograms and educational materials are
offered in conjunction with a clinical breast exam at no
additional charge to the patient. CAD technology is used in
conjunction to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Nuclear Medicine - Uses radioactive materials to diagnose
diseases and disorders. A radioisotope injection is given before
the test to enhance a particular organ such as the heart. Total
bone scans can also be done using this same technology.
Ultrasound - Sound waves used for imaging, useful for soft
tissue (liver, gall bladder, spleen) examination and for
pregnancy. The use of color flow imaging will show blood flow
for diagnosis of vascular pathology. With the use of ultrasound,
a physician can localize and remove cystic masses and or obtain
biopsies or localizations.
PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication Systems represents
the latest computer technology in radiology and are utilized to
obtain, save, organize and transmit digital images and
associated patient information. Currently LifeCare is in the
midst of an installation of a PACS - This cutting edge
technology will be completed in the near future. The ultimate
goal is to discontinue the use of x-ray film as images will be
stored digitally for ease of transmission and consultation.
Computed Radiography - Digitized x-ray images that can be stored
or transmitted by teleradiology (by computer) for consultation.
Interpretation of Imaging - Dr. Daniel Courneya and Dr. Daniel
Vechell of Medical Imaging North of Hibbing, Minnesota are the
radiologists that read the examinations. They also perform
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