INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (IR)
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCAN (CT)
Is a special kind of x-ray examination that
produces detailed cross-sectional images of internal organs and soft
tissue. CT is commonly used to evaluate abnormalities of the brain, neck,
spine, chest, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system. It is especially
helpful in the rapid diagnosis of traumatic injuries and in guiding needle
biopsies. Very fast scanners that improve patient comfort and decrease the
scan time and radiation dose are now available at Wyckoff.
Our staff is highly trained and dedicated to giving the best possible
patient care, and are actively partaking in research that ensures our
scanning techniques stay on the cutting edge in the medical community.
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INTERVNTIONAL RADIOLOGY (IR)
Is a subspecialty
that performs minimally invasive procedures with catheters and other small
devices for opening blocked blood vessels, draining excess fluids,
relieving hypertension, removing foreign bodies, managing gastrointestinal
bleeding, renal and biliary diseases.
The IR Division at Wyckoff
Heights Medical Center has considerable depth of expertise, performing
more than 700 procedures annually. More than half of them are therapeutic,
covering every aspect of the field.
Procedures include:
- angioplasty and stenting for peripheral vascular disease
- arterial chemoembolization and radiofrequency (RF) ablation for the
treatment of liver cancer
- TIPS
- abscess management
- biliary interventions
- gastric tube placement
- percutaneous introduction of central venous catheters and ports for
the infusion of chemotherapeutic agents and dialysis
- dialysis graft surveillance and declots
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WOMEN'S IMAGING
At WHMC we
have a department devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases of women. The women's care center is equipped with
state-of-the-art diagnostic machines for gynecology, mammography and bone
density.
Mammography is performed on digital dedicated machines, which are far
superior to routine mammography units. WHMC is proud to have this
equipment. We feel fortunate to be among the first and very few,
medical centers to offer the very best possible care to our
patients. In addition to mammography, breast sonography and biopsy
services are also offered.
Bone densitometry is performed on a state-of-the-art DXA system, which
is calibrated, and study results are reported according to the guidelines
of the World Health Organization (WHO).
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(MRI)
Creates similar images as CT without the use of
x-rays. Instead, MR uses a magnet and radio waves, rather than radiation,
to produce detailed images of the body in cross-sectional slices. MR is
commonly used to evaluate the brain, spinal cord, heart, bones and joints,
soft tissues, and blood vessels. It may also be used to examine breast
tissue.
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center has state of-the-art machines (Siemens
Magnatom Symphony) capable of generating exquisite images of the body in a
very short time, usually a few minutes or less. A fully trained
faculty oversees the operation and interprets the exams of CT and MRI.
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Scans provide
information about organ functions by imaging the concentration of
radioactive compounds within certain parts of the body. These compounds,
or radioisotopes, are given to patients in small amounts by a specially
trained technologist in order to evaluate for abnormalities in bone,
liver, lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and the endocrine system. At our
disposal we presently have the following equipment G E Starcam 4000i XRT
Spect System-Gamma Camera and G E Millennium Spect System-Gamma Camera
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ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound
technology allows doctors to "see" inside a patient without resorting to
surgery. A transmitter sends high frequency sound waves into the body,
where they bounce off the different tissues and organs to produce a
distinctive pattern of echoes. A receiver "hears" the returning echo
pattern and forwards it to a computer, which translates the data into an
image on a television screen. Because ultrasound can distinguish subtle
variations between soft, fluid-filled tissues, it is particularly useful
in providing diagnostic images of the abdomen.
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DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY
This the original
field from which radiology developed, and is probably still the most
commonly employed form of radiology. X-rays can be either still images or
movies and can often be done quickly. They are frequently used to
complement other kinds of radiology as well.
Our medical expertise in performing both screening and diagnostic
X-rays is only part of our service. We're a patient-centered
facility, which means we are very aware of our patients' needs and
concerns surrounding care. We strive to make patients feel
comfortable, and manage to maintain a human touch without compromising our
high technical standards. | 
