Arteriography
A process of recording an artery after injection of a dye X-ray recording of arteries; contrast is injected.
Barium enema
X-ray of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Barium injected by enema into rectum.
GI study that has mostly been replaced by the colonoscopy.
Barium swallow
x-ray of the upper gastrointestinal tract, Also called an upper GI series, used to diagnose abnormalities in the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. The patient swallows a liquid containing barium, and X-rays are taken to record the diagnostic images
Bone density scan
enhanced form of xray technology that measures the bone mineral density of the human skeleton to detect bone loss
Is a procedure used to determine bone density or strength
Abdominal ultrasound
Patient should be sitting up when performing this procedure.
A diagnostic test of choice for choleocystitis?, Abdominal ultrasound is an type of imaging test. It is used to examine organs in the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas,
ACTH Stimulation test
Diagnoses endocrine disorders
Angiography
X-ray of blood vessels
Bone Scan
Creates images of bones on a computer screen or on film.
Involves injecting radioactive material into the veins which travels into the bones and it is detected by a camera. The problem will show up with a hot spot or a cold spot, cold spot means there is
Bronchoscopy
A flexible tube with a small light and Camera is used to examine the airways of the lungs.
Capsule endoscopy
Swallowable capsule containing a tiny camera takes pictures of the GI tract
a tiny video camera in a capsule that the patient swallows
Cardiac Catheterization
Diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or an artery and guided into the heart.
Chorionic villus sampling
A test used during pregnancy to diagnose birth defects
Colposcopy
Examination of the vagina with a lighted instrument
Examination of the vagina and cervix to determine the cause of an abnormal Pap smear
Complete Blood Count
Determines the number of Red blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets in a sample of blood
Computed axial tomography (CAT) SCAN
A SERIES OF DETAILED PICTURES OF INSIDE THE BODY
procedure that uses x-rays to create many individual, closely spaced images. used to view the cranium, brain, vertebral column, and spinal cord.
Coronary angiography
The heart and blood vessels are filmed while the heart pumps, showing problems such as a blockage
Echocardiography
A diagnostic procedure for studying the structure and motion of the heart.
Electrocardiogram
A recording of the electrical activity of the heart
Electroencephalogram
A record of the electrical activity of the brain
Electromyograph (EMG)
A device that records muscular activity and tension.
Electron beam computed tomography EBCT
Identifies and Measures calcium buildup in and around the coronary arteries
Electronystagmogram ENG
Tests the vestibular system to help diagnose balance problems
Endoscopic Ultrasound
uses and endoscope and sound waves to create a sonogram of internal tissues and organs
Esophagoscopy
Examines the esophagus using a lighted tube to diagnose cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EDG)
Use of an endoscope to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodendum to diagnose cancer or other abnormalities of the esophagus, stomach, and duodendum
Esophagram
x-ray image of the esophagus taken while the patient swallows a liquid barium suspension (barium swallow)
fecal occult blood test
checks for blood in stool
fluoroscopy
A method of viewing the x-ray image directly in real time
x-ray on screen
Functional Magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI)
used to observe functioning in the brain by detecting changes in chemical composition, blood flow, or both
Gastroscopy
Examination of the stomach
Genetic testing
Examining DNA to test for genetic disorders.,
The use of methods to determine if someone has a genetic disorder, will develop one, or is a carrier
hysterosalpingography
X-ray recording of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material.
Intravenous pyelography (IVP)
X-ray study of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder
Laryngoscopy
The visual examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope inserted through the mouth and placed into the pharynx to examine the larynx.
Lipoprotein profile
test for cholesterol,
Blood test providing total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Lower GI Series
a series of X-rays of the large intestine and rectum with the use of barium
Lymphangiography
X-ray of the lymphatic system
mediastinoscopy
A tube is inserted into the chest to view organs between the lymph nodes and the lungs
Allows physicians to view areas of the mediastinum, the cavity behind the breastbone that lies between the lungs. Detect cancer, detect infection, and confirm diagnosis
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI
MRI; a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue; allows us to see structures within the brain
Myelogram
An x-ray exam of the spinal cord, nerves and other tissues within the spinal cord that are highlighted by injected contrast dye.
Nephrotomogram
X-ray of the Kidneys
tomograph
Process of taking a series of images to show an organ in layers or depth. Is the use of radiography to see the body or an organ as a whole in a cross-sectional or "sliced" view
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging NMRI
CREATES IMAGES OF INSIDE THE BODY USING A MAGNET LINKED TO A COMPUTER
Nuclear Medicine Scan
Small amounts of radioactive material are used to crate an image of inside the body
Pap test
Cells collected from the cervix for examination under a microscope
Pelvic laparoscopy celioscopy
Examines and treats abdominal and pelvic organs
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
X ray of the hepatic and common bile ducts
Position emission tomography (PET) SCAN
COMPUTERIZED IMAGE OF THE METABOLIC ACTIVITY OF BODY TISSUES
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Uses a sigmoidoscope to examine the rectum and the lower part of the colon
Sigmoidoscopy
Inspection of the lower colon using a sigmoidoscope
Radionuclide Scanning
small amounts of Radioactive Material are used to scan internal body parts
Proton Magnetic resonance Spectroscopic imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI to measure activity at the cellular level
Stereotactic biopsy
uses a computer and a three dimensional scanning device to find a tumor sit and remove tissue for examination under a microscope
Stress test
Records the heartbeat, breathing rate, and blood pressure during exercise
Tilt table test
The head-up tilt table test is used to help find the cause of fainting spells.
Tomography
Tom/o means cutting,
Is the use of radiography to see the body or an organ as a whole in a cross-sectional or "sliced" view
Transrectal Ultrasound
A procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer
Transvaginal Ultrasound
Examines the vagina using an ultrasound device
Ultrasound test
Examines the body using an ultrasound device
Upper GI series
a series of X rays of the upper digestive system
Voiding cystourethrogram
X ray examination of the bladder and lower urinary tract
Xeroradiography
X ray in which a picture is recorded on paper
X ray
Used to diagnose diseases by making pictures of the inside of the body
Amniocentesis
sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus