When it comes to the optimal way to conduct a scan of your body, there are a few options to choose from. Here at the North Pittsburgh Imaging Specialists, we are proud to offer the best diagnostic imaging services available today. Last week, we covered the basics of how CT scans work. Today, we’ll cover the second installment of education with our look into MRI services. Magnetic Resonance Imagi…Read More
Your premier North Pittsburgh Imaging Specialists are named just that. We are your Pittsburgh CT scan experts and offer the best quality services at affordable costs. As your provider of Top Rated Local ® medical imaging, we are here to be your lifelong partner in the imaging field. Many people have a basic knowledge of computed technology (CT) scans but are unfamiliar with the processes involve…Read More
When you make an appointment with our Pittsburgh team for a CT scan, you probably have plenty of things on your mind. Along with the everyday worries, you'll be concerned about the medical issues that bring you into our office for a CT scan. It can also be a little nerve-wracking to come into out office when you don't know what to expect. Our goal is to make sure you are comfortable from start to …Read More
When your doctor tells you that you need to go in for a CT, MRI, Ultrasound or other imaging services, they will likely make a recommendation about who to call and where to go. One thing you should keep in mind, though, is that when it comes to your healthcare you have a choice. You can choose the imaging service that works best for you, and for many Pittsburgh residents, the imaging service that …Read More
One of the happiest things we get to do in our North Pittsburgh ultrasound facility is showing expectant parents their growing baby. Ultrasounds are commonly used to give parents and doctors a peek inside the uterus at the growing baby, verifying that everything looks healthy and is progressing normally. While ultrasounds are primarily used as a means to diagnose any issues with mother or baby as …Read More
Open MRIs have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. We can understand why! If it is your first time in an MRI machine, it can be a little intimidating to go into the MRI tube. But are open MRIs everything they are said to be? Or are you better off with a closed MRI? Our Pittsburgh imaging service weighs in on the open vs. closed debate and helps you determine which one is best for you. The …Read More
If you've been told that you need to have a CT scan with contrast, you might have a lot of questions when you call to make an appointment with our Pittsburgh lab. Learn a little more about what contrast is and why it could be a useful tool to help diagnose your symptoms! Common Questions about Contrast Dye What does contrast dye do? Contrast dye is put into your body to help make smaller details m…Read More
