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Our Diagnostic Specialists Analyze the Whole Picture

UltrasoundAt West Georgia Health, we have a top-notch staff of diagnostic and imaging specialists who are experts at reading and understanding the wide variety of testing procedures we offer. Whether searching for a tumor, measuring bone density or studying the heart’s motion, they thoroughly analyze each patient’s results and make recommendations that aid in diagnosing and healing.

 

West Georgia Health offers the following Diagnostic Procedures:

  • Bone Densitometry – a screening test which measures hips, thighs and femurs bone density to help identify osteoporosis and fracture risks.
  • Colonoscopy – a flexible tube holding a camera is passed through the colon to detect possible cancerous lesions. The patient is given light anesthesia for the procedure.
  • Coronary Angiogram – a process that uses X-ray imaging to view the inside of your heart's blood vessels.
  • Coronary Catheterization – a dye is injected into your heart’s arteries to view blood flow.
  • CT (Computerized Tomography) Scan – a brief, targeted exposure of an electron beam which is used to create an detailed image of internal organs.
  • Echocardiography – a procedure that uses ultrasound waves to study the heart, its structure and action.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) – a test involving sensors which record the electrical activity of the heart.
  • High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (CRP) – a blood test which is often performed in conjunction with other cardiac tests.
  • Lipid Profile Blood Test – measures cholesterol, triglycerides and high density lipoprotein cholesterol, any of which may indicate the presence of heart disease.
  • Lipoprotein A (Lp(a)) – identifies the presence of a high level of Lp(a) which can indicate the type of treatment necessary to prevent further heart disease.
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) – a procedure that determines areas of narrowing or blockages in blood vessels.
  • Mammography – A black and white x-ray of the breast, used to determine the presence of breast tumors. 
  • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) – a procedure that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in your body
  • Nuclear Medicine Diagnostics – organ or tissue-specific images that are obtained as radiopharmaceuticals pass through the body. 
  • Nuclear Stress Test – measures your blood flow rate at rest and during exercise.
  • PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan – allows physicians to detect abnormal molecular cell activity which may indicate the presence of cancer.
  • Ultrasound – uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body, sending these images to a computer screen for examination.
  • X-Ray – the Multi Diagnost 4 imaging system allows for flexible positioning during X-rays, making the process easier on the patient.