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Radiology
North Georgia Medical Center’s Radiology Department
has always been there for you and your family! Staffed 24/7 with A.R.R.T
Registered Technologists.
With one of the most comprehensive imaging centers in north Georgia, we
offer the very best in modern radiology. All of our radiology equipment
fulfills American College of Radiology Specifications.
SERVICES
OFFERED:
• Bone Densitometry
• CT Scans
• Echocardiograms
• Fluoroscopy
• Mammography
• MRI
• Nuclear Medicine
• Teleradiology
• Ultrasound
• General Diagnostic Radiology
The Admissions
Department will assist you in completing all necessary paperwork and insurance
forms. You should arrive at the Admissions Department at least 30 minutes
before your scheduled procedure.
Typed results
of a procedure are faxed to the referring physican.
STATE-OF-THE-ART
EQUIPMENT USED IN OUR IMAGING DEPARTMENT
MRI:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a non-invasive test, allowing physicians
to look deep inside the body without the use of x-rays. The Signa Horizon
MRI system from GE features the most recent advances in comprehensive
diagnostic imaging. The unit creates higher resolution inmages than an
open MRI, therefore image quality is superior. Open MRI sacrifices image
quality for convenience – North Georgia Medical Center’s Radiology
Department is committed to quality!
NUCLEAR
MEDICINE:
Nuclear medicine studies scan specific organs or bones in the body to
detect disease, cancer, function or dysfunction of the organ or one. The
GE/SMV nuclear medicine camera is one of the most comprehensive and advanced
nuclear systems available allowing us to attain the highest standards
in diagnostic imaging. The advanced system features SPECT (single photon
emission computed tomographny) which can image cross sections of organs
allowing for more in-depth analysis.
MAMMOGRAPHY:
Mammograms obtain x-rays of the breast in order to visualize the internal
structure and aid in the detection of breast cancer. Mammography offers
low dose exposure x-rays and offers women process images, which is the
best in mammogram technology. Our mammography technologist is registered
in mammography and our department is accredited b y the American College
of Radiology and approved by the FDA.
FLUOROSCOPY
UNIT:
The Advantx R&F system from GE Medical Systems is driven by a computerized
generator system. The computer’s software automatically calibrates,
maintains important parameters and stores hundreds of preprogrammed study
protocols. This unit enhances radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
such as imaging of the large and small intestines while minimizing exposure.
GE/CTE
SPIRAL SCANNER:
The CT Systec allows us to obtain diagnostic results quickly. Powerful
computers quickly make the system ideal, not only for routine studies,
but also for emergency scans where rapid assessment of injuries can lead
to faster diagnosis and treatment. We perform CT “Cat Scans”
24 hours a day with our own radiologist interpreting them as they are
completed, day or night.
TELERADIOLOGY:
To better serve our patients, North Georgia Medical Center has been utilizing
teleradiology since 1994. Teleradiology allows us to transmit images to
other facilities or radiologists for second opinions or interpretations.
Our system was recently updated to the most advanced technology available-North
Georgica Medical Center’s Radiology Department is committed to quality.
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