Imaging tech Flashcards
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X-ray
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Used for looking at bones and teeth
Passes x-ray beams through a part of the body to produce an image
2
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MRI
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Used to detect conditions that affect soft tissues, such as tumors or brain disorders
3
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PET
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Detects and monitors cancer
Assess neurological diseases
Assess cardiovascular diseases
4
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Ultrasound
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Usually used to monitor fetus during pregnancy
Can also be used for pelvic exam check ups
5
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Endoscope
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Camera that flows through the digestive tract to look for problems in the digestive tract
6
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CT scan
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Used for checking for cancer, tumors, heart disease, blood clots, disorders in brain, etc…
7
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EKG/EGG
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Records the electrical signals of the heart
Used to monitor heart health and quickly detect heart problems such as arrhythmias
