Diagnostic Imaging
At Heartland Regional Medical Center, diagnostic imaging is used to create a graphic depiction of the structures and functions of the body’s organs and other internal systems. These images are used to examine and diagnose certain medical conditions.
Heartland Regional Medical Center’s skilled specialists and technologists offer a variety of diagnostic testing and services to provide your physician with precise, accurate information to support a rapid diagnosis and plan of treatment.
Services include:
- Cardiopulmonary Services
- CT Scanner
- MRI – Uses a strong magnetic field to show the structure and detail of organs, soft tissue and bones
- Nuclear Medicine – Creates images of the body and its functions by capturing the energy of a radioactive substance as it flows through the body
- Ultrasound
- Women’s Diagnostic Services
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Related Services and Conditions
CT Scan
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DEXA Scan
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Lung Cancer Screening
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Mammography
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Ultrasound
Heartland Regional Medical Center uses ultrasound as a painless, non-invasive way to diagnose a variety of diseases and conditions without the use of radiation, making this a widely used procedure during pregnancy. Sometimes called sonography, ultrasounds bounce...