Heart Patient? Possible Developments Ahead

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.

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And Now For Something New

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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Some Interesting Facts About Radiology

Do you ever wonder about diagnostic imaging?  More specifically, do you ever wonder about radiology? Let’s face it, the world of medicine, advanced medicine, were it not for diagnostic imaging modalities. MRI scans, CT scans, X-Rays, and many other tests are what help determine everything from complex conditions to ways in which to treat them. We know that radiation is a part of it but what do you know about radiology?

Radiology is defined as the science of dealing with X-Rays and other high energy radiation. Let’s look at some other radiology facts:

1. All modalities in radiology are given around the clock coverage.
2. Radiologists require work stations so that the work put into one image flows effectively from person to person.
3. Some forms of radiology are procedural.

Patients come and go at all hours of the day, if a patient is seen at an emergency room it is vital to have someone run the MRI scanner, or CT scanner, or X-Ray machine in order to find out what may be wrong with that patient. Imaging studies are almost always necessary. The workflow is a key to successful imaging practices and often times it means the reputation of the center, hospital, or facility.

Workflow goes beyond just getting an image, the radiologist has to be able to read it, know what he is looking at and have the certainty that everyone has done their jobs right. The tech has to do his/her job right while everyone else present from nurses to assistants have to know what they are doing at all times. Radiology is not just looking at X-Rays, sometimes there are procedures involved.

A radiology procedure will involve a minimally invasive procedure that will employ imaging. While the procedure does not sound like a life altering surgery, it may mean the difference between life and death to some patients, patients that may be on the cusp of dealing with complex conditions. Radiology has a big overall impact when it comes to playing a role in situations that we may face.

If you have any questions regarding diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our dedicated team of imaging professionals looks forward to answering your questions and aiding you in your imaging needs. 


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