Radiology Procedures

The most common types of diagnostic radiology exams include:

·         Computed tomography (CT), also known as a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, including CT angiography

·         Fluoroscopy, including upper GI and barium enema

·         Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)

·         Mammography

·         Nuclear medicine, which includes such tests as a bone scan, thyroid scan, and thallium cardiac stress test

·         Plain x-rays, which includes chest x-ray

·         Positron emission tomography, also called PET imaging, PET scan, or PET-CT when it is combined with CT

·         Ultrasound