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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

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A steady increase in the volume of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams is occurring, especially at mid- to high-level community hospitals across the country. It is imperative that radiologic technologists obtain accurate data and the right bolus timing simultaneously. But it costs significantly less to do a CCTA exam.

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Rural Hospital Raises the Bar with Comprehensive State-of-the-art Imaging Systems

Imaging Technology

That’s clearly the case at Massac Memorial Hospital , an award-winning critical access hospital in Metropolis, Ill., The hospital serves patients in Massac County and the surrounding areas. “Our The FDR Go PLUS is particularly ideal for the emergency room, OR, patient rooms and critical care. with 25 beds.

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AuntMinnie 2009: California technologist faces testimony in CT overdose case

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SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. It was replaced a month after the incident, but hospital officials said the replacement had been planned long before and was unrelated.

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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

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In the weeks following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, AuntMinnie.com spoke with radiologists at hospitals in New York City and Washington, DC, about the role radiology played in caring for the victims. We knew we’d better get to our stations, because this was a huge emergency."

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AuntMinnie 2010: Settlement reached in Mad River pediatric CT radiation case

AuntMinnie

SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. It was replaced a month after the incident, but hospital officials said the replacement had been planned long before and was unrelated.

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What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

Mint Physician Staffing

3 Who Is Treated in Radiology? A variety of patients are treated by the radiology department. Trauma patients are common, some coming directly from the emergency room. Other patients have more routine radiology visits, like those receiving an annual mammography evaluation.