Basics
What Is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiology (IR) refers to the application of various medical imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment of different conditions. These procedures include X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
What Is Radiology?
Radiology, also known as diagnostic imaging, is a field of medicine that employs different medical imaging tools, like CT, MRI, and positron emission tomography (PET), to help medical professionals accurately diagnose and treat diseases.
Radiography vs. Radiology
Radiography refers to an imaging procedure that uses radiation to examine the body’s internal organs. Meanwhile, radiology refers to a branch of medicine that adopts different imaging techniques, like MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, to detect and treat medical conditions.
California produces the United States’ largest health care expenditures based on the state of residence(1). Thus, the demand in the health sciences sector for related occupations may affect the job opportunities for X-ray technicians and technologists. In California, becoming a licensed radiologic technologist includes passing the state exam or the national exam through the American …
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Universities and colleges in Nevada offer various programs both in general and specialty radiologic technology. Individuals seeking increased flexibility may also find online radiologic technologist programs a viable option.
Angiography is a type of X-ray examination used for investigating the blood vessels and arteries in the body(1). An angiography may detect a stroke, aneurysm, malformation, tumor, blood clots, or artery stenosis(2). Angiography is performed to check for blockages in the heart’s blood vessels(3). These blockages may cause angina, shortness of breath, and other symptoms(4). …
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A venogram is a procedure in which a doctor injects a contrast dye into the vessels to examine blood flow to confirm deep vein thrombosis diagnosis(1). A venogram is a minimally invasive outpatient surgery that requires no hospitalization and allows for a quick recovery time(2). Venogram employs contrast dye. Hence, any allergic reaction to the …
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In radiology, medical imaging modalities are used to diagnose a patient’s condition accurately. These imaging techniques include computed tomography (CT), X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Radiology is a field of medicine that uses different medical imaging equipment to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases.
Radiographers and radiologists assist in non-invasive procedures, referring physicians to analyze the condition and provide the appropriate treatment.