Radiology Services at St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Health Center
1044 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown,Ohio 44501
Phone: 330-480-3666
To schedule an appt.: 330-480-8378
At St. Elizabeth Health Center, we realize the importance of offering state-of-the-art radiology services. As a leader in technology, we are making sure we’re equipped with the best tools for diagnosing conditions, as well as the most experienced registered nurses and technologists dedicated to providing the best possible care. All radiologists are American College of Radiology board certified.
Radiology Services
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General RadiologyState-of-the-art equipment, such as CR (computed radiography) and digital radiography. All technologists are ARRT certified.
In addition to general radiography, our services include:
- Myelogram
- Arthrogram
- Upper GI studies
- Barium enema
- DEXA scan (bone density imaging)
- Broncoscopy
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DEXA Scan (Bone Density) A bone density scan is a low dose x-ray that checks an area of the body such as the hip or spine for signs of mineral loss and bone thinning. It is a simple, painless and non-invasive procedure. We also offer
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) the spine is imaged using high resolution techniques. this special type of a dexascan is used to detect the smallest vertebral deformities. a dexascan aids in detecting osteoporosis at its earliest stage, enabling immediate treatment to minimize deterioration of bone structure.
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Our angiography suite is led by a board certified interventional radiologist and staffed by a team of registered nurses and registered technologists. The St. Elizabeth angiography suite offers a full range of interventional services provided by highly skilled professionals.
- Aneurysm coiling and stenting
- Peripheral arterial angiography (cerebral arteriography, archogram, aortography with runoff, selective visceral arteriography)
- Selective venography
- Fistulograms of dialysis access graft
- Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (arterial, venous, dialysis access grafts)
- Stroke Therapy - MERCI Device, Penumbra System
- Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with stent deployment
- Inferior venacava filter placement
- Medi-port insertion
- Transjugular intrahepatic portal systemic shunts
- Thrombolytic therapy
- Selective embolizations (including uterine fibroids)
- PICC line insertions
- TIPPS
CT Scan As a result of continous improvements in the speed and usefulness of ct, it has evolved into one of the most useful diagnostic tools available. In accordance with St. Elizabeth’s Level I Trauma status, the CT department offers on-site 24-hour coverage.
Our radiology department houses multi-slice scanners, including The lightspeed 64-slice. This scanner offers sub-second scanning with multiple slices or images per second. In addition to conventional scanning, it has the ability to do CT angiography (CTA) of the coronary arteries, cardiac scoring, lung windows and bone reconstruction.
Our state-of-the-art multi-slice scanners improve image quality, dramatically reduce scan time and radiation dose. In order to reduce radiation dose during ct exams, St. Elizabeth Health Center has established dose limits for both adult and pediatric patients, using guidelines established by the ACR (American College Of Radiology).
We offer a full range of services from diagnostic imaging to CT guided interventional procedures. Imaging may be enhanced using oral contrast or intravenous contrast as indicated by diagnosis.
(return to the top) PET/CT Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive imagine technique that measures the metabolic activity of cells in the human body. CT and MRI scans only show details about the structure of your body, but PET demonstrates function of different organs of the body.
PET can detect cancer and other diseases before they are evident on other tests. PET involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material that is injected into the patient. The PET scanner then takes pictures of the radioactivity as it travels through the body.
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MRI The MRI unit at St. Elizabeth is a 1.5T offering a wide range of exams, including magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) studies. We utilize EXCITE HD software to provide higher resolution, speed and scanning techniques. This software provides high quality images, which will deliver a more definitive diagnosis. St. Elizabeth features the use of MR vision goggles and state-of-the-art video and audio during the exam. Patients are invited to bring a CD or DVD of their choice to enjoy during the exam.
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Nuclear Medicine Our nuclear medicine department offers state-of-the-art nuclear medicine equipment for both Planar and SPECT imaging. All diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are available including the treatment of patients with low-grade non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We offer a wide range of diagnostic procedures including sentinel node breast localization, lymphoscintegraphy and nuclear stress testing, both pharmologic and exercise.
(return to the top) Ultrasound and Non- Invasive Vascular Lab Our ultrasound and Non-Invasive Vascular Lab offer a full range of services including:
- Carotid duplex ultrasound
- Venous duplex ultrasound (for DVT, vein mapping and venous incompetence)
- Visceral vascular duplex ultrasound
- General ultrasound procedures such as thyroid, abdomen and pelvis
- Interventional procedures such as biopsies, drainage aspirations and thrombin injections
- Peripheral arterial physiologic tests (extremity pressures, doppler wave forms and exercise testing)
- Arterial duplex ultrasound Our Ultrasound Department and Non-Invasive Vascular Lab is staffed by a team of ARDMS Registered technologists and a registered nurse.
We also offer screening ultrasound studies of the aorta and the carotids. If interested in a screening study please call 330-480-8378 to set up an appointment. There is a $75 fee for this service.
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