by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 21, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Fluoroscopy Think of fluoroscopy like a video x-ray. With the help of a contrast agent like barium (which helps illuminate physical structures when introduced into the patient’s body), fluoroscopy gives doctors a real-time view of bodily systems at work. The procedure...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 27, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Interventional Radiology Board-certified interventional radiologists at Barstow Community Hospital are qualified to perform minimally invasive interventional procedures in our CT and ultrasound suites. These tests, geared toward accurately diagnosing health concerns...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 22, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) It’s clear—precision is important during diagnosis. Of all imaging technologies, MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging gives doctors the clearest, most precise image of the inside of the body. It’s sophisticated, and uses a strong magnetic...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 22, 2021 | Breast Health, Diagnostic Imaging
Mammography More than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are discovered in the U.S. each year. At Barstow Community Hospital, we know the value of early detection and mammography is a tool we use to identify potential issues. An x-ray of the breast, mammography is...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 27, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Nuclear Medicine A special kind of imaging, nuclear medicine creates images of the body and its functions by capturing the energy of a safe radioactive substance as it flows through the body. It’s used to detect tumors and infection by bringing to light a number of...
