Radiology FAQ

Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease. Radiology Associates of Northern Kentucky has both fellowship-trained diagnostic and interventional radiologists on staff in order to provide to you the best care possible. An overview of the most common radiologic procedures performed is outlined below for your reference.

Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology consists of capturing images through different modalities for the purposes of diagnosing disease and determining appropriate treatment. The most commonly used imaging technology is listed below for your reference:

• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Mammography
• Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Ultrasound
• X-ray

Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology utilizes minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat disease. Radiology Associates of Northern Kentucky’s interventional radiologists perform a wide range of procedures in caring for patients. Some of the most frequently performed procedures are listed below:

• Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting
• Chemoembolization
• Epidural / Spine Injections
• Biopsy of Various Tissue
• Radioembolization (Y90)
• Thrombolysis
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization
• Varicose Vein Treatment
• Vertebroplasty

 

If you have questions regarding whether some of these procedures may be right for you, please call our office at 859-331-4369.