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Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic radiology covers a broad range of diagnostic tests from chest X-rays to gastrointestinal (GI) series to intravenous pyelograms. Some of the tests, such as chest X-rays or simple bone X-rays, require no special diet or preparation. Other tests, such as the upper GI or barium enema, require preparation through special diets one or several days before the exam. Greenwich Hospital's Radiology Department will give you sample menus and information on preparing for the test.

Diagnosing a problem is the first step toward recovery from any medical condition. Some procedures practiced at Greenwich Hospital are:

MRI using a magnetic field to provide detailed images

Ultrasound using sound waves to view internal structures

Bone density testing to detect osteoporosis

Radiography and general x-rays for clear precise images

CT scan to show anatomy in great detail

Breast imaging/mammography for prevention and diagnosis of breast cancer

PET scan to measure metabolic activity

Nuclear medicine to view real-time organ function

Angiography to detect blockage or narrowing of blood vessels

Myelogram to see the spinal cord and its nerve roots

GI (gastrointestinal) series to see the digestive tract

Digital fluoroscopy to see moving body systems including the skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems

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