Tampa Radiology
Tampa Radiology
Phone: 813-977-1411
F: 813-972-3010
Latest Technology in our New Radiology Tampa Center
Florida Medical Clinic can now offer MRI scans on our new Signa HDe 1.5T MR system. With state-of-the-art technology, this system provides a fast and comfortable scan experience for our patients and incredible resolution images for physicians.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio frequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide remarkably clear and detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. There is no radiation involved in MRI technology and there are no side effects. MRI has proven very valuable for the diagnosis of a broad range of pathologic conditions, including cancer, brain tumors, heart and vascular disease, stroke, and joint and musculoskeletal disorders. Florida Medical Clinic uses only High field MRI providing superior quality and images for our patients. Some important facts to consider:
- High field MRI is typically twice as fast as open MRI
- High field MRI has higher resolution resulting in superior quality images with less blurring
- High field MRI produces thinner slices, so smaller abnormalities won’t be missed.
- High field MRI is preferred by most medical specialists. Many specialists will not treat or operate based on open MRI findings.
- Insurance plans are beginning to refuse patients requiring a second MRI after the open MRI proves unsuccessful.
- High field MRI costs the same as open MRI but offers faster service and better quality images.
Our new 64 slice, multidetector, high definition CT scanner
offers 3 dimensional heart images and reduces radiation exposure. Our CT Scanner offers spectacular clarity and views of the heart, arteries and veins, captures images of an organ in a second, and can perform whole body trauma in 10 seconds. And it does so without sacrificing clarity!
Computerized tomography (CT Scan) is a sophisticated imaging technique to show anatomy at all levels within the body. Florida Medical Clinic uses 2 state of the art, helical, CT scanners, a 16 row and a 64 row scanner. This provides a more detailed image for our radiologists to interpret. During CT imaging the x-ray source spirals around the patient, providing high resolution, cross sectional images. We are now performing state of the art CT angiography including coronary artery CT angiography. Many scans can be performed in a single breath hold of 20-30 seconds. Ultimately this diminishes the time a patient will need to lie on the scan table.
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT scans are both standard imaging tools that physicians use to pinpoint disease states in the body. A PET scan demonstrates the biological function of the body before anatomical changes take place, while the CT scan provides information about the body's anatomy such as size, shape and location. By combining these two scanning technologies, a PET/CT scan enables physicians to more accurately diagnose and identify cancer, and brain disorders.
Your Florida Medical Clinic physicians and staff will give you instructions describing the preparation for your exam. Some exams require a patient to drink a special oral contrast to enhance the digestive system. Florida Medical Clinic Radiological Technologists are skilled medical specialists and receive licensing with the National Registry for Computed Tomography. Our Radiologists are all board certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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