Low Ejection Fraction on HIDA and Gallbladder Dysfunction
A HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan) with calculation of ejection fraction is done to evaluate the function of the gallbladder. In this test, we see how well the…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Can Fat Stranding on CT Mean Cancer?
Fat stranding on CT means that the normally dark uniform fat has patchy brighter densities within. The fat becomes dirty in appearance. Fat stranding on CT can indicate many different…
Does Fat Stranding On CT Mean Infection?
Fat stranding on CT means that the fat which is ordinarily dark and uniform becomes dirty looking with brighter patchy areas. This can happen for many reasons including infection. Fat…
How Long Before An X-ray Report is Available?
The speed with which an X-ray is read and a report issued depends on multiple factors. One of the more important is the patient location when the exam is ordered….
How Long Before A CT Report Is Available?
It depends on many factors. One of the most important is where you are located when the CT scan is done. Another factor is the priority which which your…
Nuclear Medicine Test For Gallbladder (HIDA Scan)
Nuclear medicine scan for the gallbladder is called a HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan). The test is most commonly done to look for disease of the gallbladder like…
Nuclear Medicine Test
Nuclear medicine tests use radiopharmaceuticals that are administered via a vein, ingested, or inhaled. The pharmaceuticals are radioactive and give off radiation which is captured with a special camera…
CT of the Chest for Chest Pain
CT is often done to diagnose the cause of chest pain. CT is good at diagnosing some of the benign and life threatening conditions that can cause chest pain. Chest…
Chest X-ray For Chest Pain
Chest X-ray is a common test ordered to evaluate chest pain. Chest pain can be caused by many benign and life threatening conditions. Chest pain can be caused by…
How Is A Blood Clot Of The Arm Diagnosed?
A blood clot in the arm is diagnosed with an ultrasound. The ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the body. There is no radiation. An ultrasound is done by…
How Is A Blood Clot of The Leg Diagnosed?
A blood clot of the leg is diagnosed with ultrasound. The ultrasound is performed by a specially trained technologist and interpreted by a radiology doctor. The ultrasound uses sound waves…
Can A CT Show A Blood Clot?
Yes, it can. The CT has to be done with IV contrast. This means that contrast dye is given through your vein before the CT is done. Normally blood vessels…