Are you a likely heart patient in waiting? Well chances are that soon you will have to wait no more in order to find out. A new piece of technology is about to hit the market and chances are that it will become a standard for diagnosing heart disease.
This particular technology, called intravascular photoacoustic imaging, will work by using ultrasound signals from laser-exposed molecules. The resulting images are three-dimensional and show plaques ready to rupture and cause heart attacks.
While this particular technology shows promise and it will likely see daylight soon, it may meet with a mixed reaction from professionals using established methods.
If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our team of dedicated professionals here at Clermont Radiology looks forward to speaking with you.
As medicine evolves, so to does the manner in which Doctor’s practice it. Often times patients will meet with and consult Physician’s Assistants as opposed to the Doctor. With the advent of social media and wireless technology there is now a greater and quicker flow of information.
Right now you are more than likely asking yourself how this may affect you in a diagnostic imaging setting. The answer to that particular question is the term Teleradiology. The practice of Teleradiology is basically Radiologists and other specialists sharing images without actually being in close physical proximity.
This practice is fairly new and has only grown with the progress wireless communications. The practice of Teleradiology is one that has met with mixed emotions but is seemingly thriving nevertheless.
If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our team of dedicated professionals here at Clermont Radiology looks forward to speaking with you.
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