Diagnostic Imaging Services answers the question, what is the difference between an MRI and a CT? First, CT uses x-rays to detect and record the radiation absorbed by difference tissues. Then, it sends the data to a computer to transform into images. On the other hand, MRI does not use x-rays, but employs a powerful magnetic field. This field will monitor the nuclei of hydrogen atoms in water (the most abundant element in the body). Then, when subjected to MRI’s magnetic field, the hydrogen protons are knocked out of alignment and emit a radio frequency signal that is detected by the MRI machine and processed into images. Second, CT scans highlight solid structures like calcium deposits or kidney stones, while showing little differentiation in soft tissues. MRI scans emphasize detailed tissue structures with their differences in water content. DIS is accredited in both MRI and CT by the American College of Radiology, meeting or exceeding standards set for quality, patient safety, reporting, technology and expertise. We perform advanced imaging studies throughout our system of centers. And, we perform high quality exams at much, much lower prices and charges than southeast Louisiana hospitals and health systems. Hospitals and health systems: 1. Have high-cost emergency room. 2. Have expensive surgery suites. 3. Employs hundreds of physicians and pay their salaries and benefits. So, there charges for imaging exams are part of their inflated costs to consumers to cover much of their operational expenses. DIS is a streamlined, efficient operation that does one thing: medical imaging. And, we do it while saving people money. Call 316-687-1674 for your very own DIS patient experience. Say YES and spend LESS at DIS.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:24:12 +0000
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