CT scan of the Chest (Thorax) is done to further study an abnormality or a problem that is detected on a plain chest X-ray. Chest CT can also be done to look for enlarged lymph nodes, problems with the heart, aorta, esophagus, lungs and tissues present in the chest. Some of the co...
CT is a non-invasive technique that uses x-rays to obtain images of the body. An electrocardiogram, or measure of a patient’s heart rhythm, is recorded during the CTA examination so that images can be matched with the motion of the heart. During the CTA, contrast (iodine dye) is injec...
What is a Gastroscopy? 胃镜检查是一种能让医生看清胃内层的医学检查方法。医生通过口插入胃内一根被称为胃镜的柔软细管。胃镜上有一个小的摄像机,可以拍照或摄像。胃镜有助于诊断溃疡、息肉、肿瘤以及发炎区域或胃内出血的位置。 做胃镜的一个主要原因是可以让医生诊断并预防胃癌。这样的检查可以诊断出95%的早期...
Case 1：A 75-year-old man visit his physician complaining of lower back pain. He has a history of hyperlipidemia and hypertension. On physical examination, he is obese and has moderately limited range of motion of the back. MRI shows that the abdominal aorta is dilated to 4 cm, 200% its...
CT imaging is the use of rotating X-ray equipment and a computer to make images of the inside of the body. It is commonly used to...
A doctor is a medical professional who has completed the necessary education and training to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and injuries in individuals. Doctors provide essential medical care, prescribe medication, perform surgeries, and offer pr
A PET/CT scan is a hybrid of two technologies- it has a CT component, which allows the doctor to see the anatomy, and the PET scan portion allows for the viewing of the physiology. With a PET/CT scan, we can look at body parts and see how they’re functioning depending on what ki...
What is a Diagnosis Code? - Definition & Uses from Chapter 1 / Lesson 6 41K A diagnosis code is a combination of letters and numbers that represents a certain medical condition, procedure, symptom, or disease. Understand the defi...
A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists are trained to provide comprehensive care for patients with a wi
- Our job is to diagnose him. 我们的任务是诊断出他的病因 8. She figured when she hired me she'd at least have someone you couldn't walk all over. 她雇我有一部分目的是确保手头上至少有一个能镇得住你的人 9. - You know why people are nice to other people?