Radiology

A full service Radiology Department offers medical imaging technologies for diagnosis around the clock.

From x-ray to magnetic resonance imaging, the department employs state-of-the art technology and is staffed by physicians from Radiology Associates of New Hartford and patient-oriented technologists and clerical personnel. The atmosphere is friendly, procedures are fully explained and the department is easily accessible.

Radiographic/fluoroscopic, digital imaging machinery, provides standard x-rays as well as live, real time moving images essential for upper GI diagnosis. The new technology is housed in the Lee Wisnoski Memorial X-Ray Room, named in honor of the long-time hospital employee.

Nuclear medicine imaging involves the administration into the patient of radiopharmaceuticals consisting of substances with affinity for certain body tissues labeled with radioactive tracer.The heart, lungs, thyroid, liver, gallbladder, and bones are commonly evaluated for particular conditions using these techniques.

MRI scans give the best soft tissue contrast of all the imaging modalities. With advances in scanning speed and spatial resolution, and improvements in computer 3D algorithms and hardware, MRI has become an essential tool in musculoskeltal radiology.

Ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) visualize soft tissue structures in the body in real time and is used on masses or tumors. It is safe for obstetrical imaging and is used for some vascular studies, particularly of the carotid arteries.

CT imaging uses X-Rays in conjunction with computing algorithms to image the body. In CT, an X-Ray generating tube opposite an X-ray detector (or detectors) in a ring shaped apparatus rotate around a patient producing a computer generated cross-sectional image (tomogram). Radiocontrast agents are often used with CT for enhanced delineation of anatomy. Intravenous contrast can allow 3D reconstructions of arteries and veins. CT can detect more subtle variations in attenuation of X-rays.