How We Do It
Types of Imaging & Therapy
We are Specialists in Radiology, Ultrasonography, CT/MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology for both Small and Large Animals.
| Types of Imaging & Therapy | Description |
|---|---|
| Radiography (X-ray) | Most common imaging modality in veterinary medicine; High availability; Low cost |
| Ultrasound (Sonogram) | Commonly used for heart and abdominal disorders; Relatively high availablilty; Relatively low cost; Not ideal for bone and lung evaluation |
| Computed Tomography (CT scan) | Uses x-ray for greater resolution than traditional radiography; Less availability; Greater cost; Often requires general anesthesia |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | Superior imaging resolution; Commonly used for neurological disorders; Lower availability; Greater cost; Requires general anesthesia |
| Nuclear Medicine (Scintigraphy) | Provides information on biological activity such as inflammation or hyperactivity; lower resolution; low cost but decreasing in availablity; e.g. bone scans, thyroid scans |
| Radiation Therapy | Uses high energy radiation for treatment of cancer or other masses; a therapeutic procedure, not a diagnostic imaging modality |