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Why choose Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare?

Since our establishment in 1949, our priority to provide expert diagnosis and exceptional patient care has remained the same. When you undergo an imaging test at one of our providers, Salinas Valley Radiologists, Inc. provides the diagnostic interpretation of the images and work with your doctor to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.

What kind of radiology does Salinas Valley Imaging Center offer?

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System believes every patient should have easy, instant access to his/her health information. We are pleased to provide your health information to you online using a secure internet portal called Central Coast Health Connect (CCHC) the new Monterey County Health Information Exchange.

How do patients get access to advanced diagnostic capabilities?

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has stayed on top of these medical advances, and we have equipped ourselves with high-quality imaging devices, such as X-ray and MRI machines, so that we can provide patients with optimal diagnostics and preemptive treatments. We provide the following diagnostic imaging services in Salinas:

What is diagnostic imaging?

Medical diagnostic imaging involves the various techniques that medical professionals use to obtain detailed pictures of inside the body. In the last 100 years, these imaging tests have become much more refined, enabling doctors to identify warning signs of medical issues so they can ...

Why do doctors perform diagnostic surgery?

Without being able to see inside the body, doctors sometimes perform diagnostic surgery to examine a patient with unexplained ailments. This is not an ideal diagnostic procedure, as it puts the patient at risk of infection, requires a stay at the hospital, can be quite costly and may end up yielding no results.

What is the oldest form of medical imaging?

Diagnostic Radiology. Diagnostic radiology, more familiarly known as X-rays, is the oldest form of medical imaging. X-rays are a fast, painless and safe way for a doctor to view and assess conditions ranging from broken bones to pneumonia and cancer. X-rays may be used in the following situations:

Why do we need a PET scan?

PET/CT scans go beyond the scope of MRI and CT images to reveal the disease process before visible signs and symptoms may occur. PET/CT is also being utilized as a tool to identify early-stage heart disease and brain disorders.

What are the different types of X-rays?

X-rays may be used in the following situations: 1 To determine whether a bone is chipped, dislocated or broken 2 To evaluate joint injuries and bone infections 3 To diagnose and monitor the progression of degenerative conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis 4 To screen for heart and lung diseases 5 To find and treat artery blockages 6 To diagnose the cause of persistent coughing or chest pain 7 To evaluate unexplained abdominal pain 8 To help locate objects that may have been accidentally swallowed by a child 9 To determine whether a bone or disk in the spine has been injured 10 To detect scoliosis and other spinal defects 11 To evaluate sinus infections 12 To locate dental problems 13 To diagnose cancer of the lung, intestines, stomach, liver, spleen, kidney and breast 14 To determine whether cancer has spread to the lungs from another part of the body

Why is CT imaging important?

CT imaging is particularly useful because it can show several types of tissues – lungs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels – with great clarity.

What is MRI in medical?

MRI is a diagnostic technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create cross-sectional images of the head and body. MRA uses the same technology as MRI, with technicians using special settings to detect and diagnose blood vessel diseases. MRI images are used in the diagnosis of myocardial disease; central nervous system disorders; and joint, ligament, muscle and bone problems, among other conditions. Organ function, blood flow, presence of growths or lesions, and abnormal size or position of organs, bones, blood vessels or soft tissue structures are all analyzed by the radiologist evaluating the MRI images. Identifying damage caused by heart attack or heart disease and detection of plaque and blockages in the blood vessels are just a few examples of what the MRI or MRA can reveal.

What is a CT scan used for?

CT exams are used to plan and administer radiation treatments for tumors, guide biopsies, and plan surgery. Calcium scoring of the heart is another proactive use of the CT scan. CT scans play a significant role in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancers and heart disease.

How does ultrasound work?

Ultrasound scanning works like underwater sonar using a device like a microphone pressed against the area being scanned. Most ultrasound scans are done from outside the body, through the skin. This device sends out very high-frequency sound waves, which go into the area being examined and bounce back when they hit an organ or blood vessel. These sound waves are processed by a computer, which produces a map of the area being scanned. This technique allows the radiographer to see static structures and to observe moving parts such as the heart of a baby in the womb or the valves inside an adult heart.

Multi-Specialty Health Clinic in Monterey County

The Salinas Valley Medical Clinic (SVMC) is a component of the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS). We are part of the Health System’s mission to provide quality healthcare and improve the health and well-being of our community.

Specialized Levels of Care

Different people have unique medical needs. SVMC is outfitted with technology and multidisciplinary medical professionals to meet the various needs of our patients.