Testing

Watch this video to learn what a sleep study is, how to prepare for the test, and what to expect after the test.

This video will teach viewers who should be screened, and what to expect before, during, and after the test.

This video will give viewers a general understanding that a CT scan produces a detailed series of pictures of a part of the body, and what to expect before, during, and after the test.

This video will give viewers a general understanding that an MRI scan uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs inside the body, and the knowledge of what to expect before, during, and after the test.

This video will give viewers a general understanding that a PET scan uses radioactivity to track disease processes within the body, and what to expect before, during, and after the test.

This video will give viewers a general understanding that an X-ray uses radioactivity to produce an image of a part of the body, and what to expect before, during, and after the test.

This video will give viewers a general understanding that an ECG uses electric sensors to study the electrical activity of the heart, and what to expect before, during, and after the test.

Watch this video to understand what a Lumbar Puncture is and what to expect before, during, and after the test.

This video will give viewers a general understanding that an echocardiogram uses sound waves to create pictures of the structure and function of the heart, and show them what to expect before, during, and after the test.

Ultrasound imaging is a test that uses sound waves to make detailed pictures of your organs. There are three different kinds of ultrasound imaging: abdominal, pelvic, and Doppler ultrasound. Each of these imaging tests can help your healthcare provider assess pain or other symptoms in different parts of your body. Ultrasound does not involve any radiation, and is generally a very safe procedure. Still, you should discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.