Meadows Regional Medical Center
Services
- Diagnostic fluoroscopy and radiography Fluoroscopy is a type of X-ray that shows motion, rather than still images. It’s used in many types of examinations and medical procedures, such as barium x-rays, cardiac catheterization, and placement of intravenous catheters.
- Diagnostic ultrasounds Diagnostic ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to form an image of structures inside the body.
- Diagnostic vascular catheterizations Vascular catheterizations help physicians pinpoint vascular disease, such as clogged arteries and embolisms. By inserting a catheter into the arm or leg, and guiding it through a blood vessel to the exact spot of the problem, physicians can assess these health concerns in great detail.
- Echocardiography and cardiac imaging An echocardiogram uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than a plain x-ray image and enables doctors to see the heart as it beats.
- MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor, printed or copied to CD.
- 64-slice CT Computed tomography (CT) scanning combines x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce highly detailed images of the inside of the body. These cross-sectional images of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than with traditional X-rays.
- Digital mammography Mammography uses a low-dose X-ray to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
- Nuclear medicine Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive material to produce special images detailing both the structure and function of organs and tissues. This helps physicians diagnose or treat many types of cancers, heart disease and other abnormalities.
- PET scans Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning is a type of nuclear medicine imaging. It can measure blood flow, oxygen use and sugar metabolism, to help physicians evaluate how well organs and tissues are functioning.
These procedures allows physicians to examine body processes as they happen, such as blood flowing through arteries and food moving through the digestive tract.
Recent improvements in ultrasound technology have dramatically improved image quality. This has made ultrasound useful in examining the heart, brain, and prostate. It also aids in the diagnosis of breast cancer, and vascular disorders.
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This helps physicians diagnose, evaluate and monitor heart murmurs, abnormal heart valves, heart rhythms and
pumping abilities.
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At Meadows Regional, we utilize a short-bore MRI unit. This helps you enjoy the comfort of an open unit, with the diagnostic power of a traditional, closed MRI.
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At Meadows Regional, we utilize an advanced, high-definition 64-slice CT scanner. This means that the unit captures 64 images simultaneously. We’re proud to say that we were one of the very first hospitals in Georgia to adopt this technology.
CT scans can help diagnose problems such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. Physicians often use CT scans to identify injuries to the lungs, heart and vessels, liver, spleen, kidneys, bowel or other internal organs in trauma cases.
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At Meadows Regional, we exclusively utilize digital mammography, also called full-field digital mammography. This enables images to be seen in seconds, rather than minutes, helping speed the process for women, and making the exam more accurate for younger women with denser breast tissue.
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The radioactive element can be injected into a vein, swallowed or inhaled as a gas. It then accumulates in the organ or area of your body being examined, where it gives off energy that can be detected by the machine to show images over time.
PET scans are used to help evaluate a variety of conditions including cancer, heart disease and traumatic brain injury.
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Radiology Services
912-535-5566
Radiology Services
912-535-5566
Meadows Regional is a Joint Commission accredited hospital.
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