by Mariah Carnahan | Mar 22, 2021 | Breast Health, Services
Breast Health Can Breast Cancer Risk be Controlled? Scientists and doctors don’t know exactly what causes breast cancer, but they do know certain factors are linked to it. Some of these risk factors can be controlled and others cannot. So, while all women are...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 9, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Services
Diagnostic Imaging At Mountain West Medical Center, diagnostic imaging is used to create a graphic depiction of the structures and functions of the body’s organs and other internal systems. These images are used to examine and diagnose certain medical conditions....
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 22, 2021 | Breast Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Women's Health
Digital Mammography Digital mammography uses computers and specially designed digital detectors to produce an image that can be displayed on a high-resolution computer monitor and can be transmitted and stored like any computer file. For patients, having a digital...
by Mariah Carnahan | Mar 16, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging
Fluoroscopy Sometimes doctors need to see more than a still image to diagnose or treat a problem. Fluoroscopy is a test that uses a steady beam of x-rays (like a movie) to look at parts of the body and movement within the body, such as blood moving through a blood...
by Mariah Carnahan | Mar 16, 2022 | 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...