Daytona Beach, FL – September 16, 2024 – Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA), a privately owned and operated radiology practice of 65 years, consisting of over 80 U.S.-based radiologists, is excited to announce the expansion of its advanced imaging services to better serve communities across the U.S. This expansion will be facilitated by a new division of RIA named Select Radiology Solutions.
Commitment to Patient Care
“At Select Radiology Solutions, our mission is to positively contribute to a patient’s healthcare journey by providing timely, accurate, and compassionate diagnostic imaging services. We empower healthcare providers with industry-leading turnaround times, unwavering quality, and a sustainable approach, ensuring the well-being of patients and the trust of our clients,” said Dr. Caleb Rivera, President of RIA.
Unified Technology
Select Radiology Solutions will deliver care through the same proven, AI-enabled technology stack that currently services a wide range of RIA clients.
National Impact
The expansion of our imaging services represents our ongoing effort to meet the growing needs of the radiology industry. By continually investing in the best radiologists within a physician-centric private practice, we will continue to reduce wait times and provide more comprehensive diagnostic services to the patients and clients we serve.
About Select Radiology Solutions
Select Radiology Solutions is a privately owned and operated radiology practice uniquely positioned to succeed versus the private equity radiology practice offerings across the nation. We are dedicated to revolutionizing the way diagnostic imaging is delivered by approaching each opportunity with a collaborative spirit to ensure that the best solution is realized for all parties.
With a focus on excellence, precision, and price transparency, we offer a range of sub-specialized radiology services custom-tailored to meet the complex needs of each patient and healthcare provider. Operating around the clock, 365 days a year, our team of highly trained, board-certified, U.S.-based radiologists is committed to providing accurate, dependable, and timely results whenever you need them. Our cutting-edge technology and expert team ensure that you receive the highest quality interpretations and insights, allowing for improved patient outcomes and streamlined workflow. Select Radiology Solutions provides unparalleled teleradiology services that never sleep, so you can rest easy knowing your diagnostic needs are in expert hands.
For more information, please contact:
Lisa Adams
Chief Administrative Officer
Select Radiology Solutions
Phone: 352-671-4375
Email: ladams@srsradiology.com
Website: www.srsradiology.com
WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot, called a thrombus, in one or more deep veins within the body, typically in the leg or pelvis, or, less commonly, the arm. A DVT may or may not produce obvious symptoms.
While anyone can develop a DVT, risk increases when considering factors such as age, immobility, obesity, venous injury, family history, smoking, estrogen supplementation, chronic heart or lung disease, and cancer. DVT can be quite serious, resulting in severe illness, disability or even death. However, when caught early, DVT can be treated or even prevented altogether.
The optimal approach for treating DVT depends on a person’s specific circumstances, including the location and severity of the thrombus, and any related risk factors. In this overview, we will outline treatment options for deep vein thrombosis.
ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
● Anticoagulation Therapy – The first line of treatment is usually an oral or injectable anticoagulation medication (such as heparin or warfarin) to help prevent the extension of existing thrombi and reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism (PE) and recurrent DVT.
● Catheter-directed Thrombolysis (CDT) – In some cases, catheter-directed thrombolysis may be an option. With CDT, a catheter is placed so that a thrombolytic agent can be directed to the clot to dissolve it.
LONG-TERM DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION
● Graduated Compression Stockings – Graduated compression stockings exert the greatest amount of compression at the ankle and ease compression incrementally up the calf to the knee, helping to push blood back up through the leg toward the heart, promoting healthy circulation. These can be especially helpful for people who sit for long periods.
● Inferior Vena Cava Filter – For patients who can’t take blood thinners or for whom anticoagulants prove insufficient, the placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter may be considered as a measure to help prevent pulmonary embolism. Using live image guidance, an IVC filter is carefully inserted into the jugular or femoral vein and gently guided into the inferior vena cava, where it serves to trap clots and prevent them from moving to the lungs or heart. An IVC filter may be permanent, but for most patients, a removable filter is used and removed once the danger of more DVT episodes is considered over.
Patients for whom IVC may be the preferred method of DVT treatment include those with bleeding issues, a recent brain or spinal cord injury, hemorrhagic stroke, or an increased risk of falling.
Treating DVT involves not only addressing acute thrombosis, but also preventing future recurrences and managing any ongoing risks and symptoms. Interventional radiologists play a key role in DVT diagnosis and interventional treatments such as IVC filter placement, providing many patients with safer, less invasive alternatives to conventional surgery.
RAO FOR IVC FILTER PLACEMENT AND PE PREVENTION
For patients whose recurrent deep vein thrombosi risk can’t be sufficiently addressed through medication, RAO’s Center for Vascular Health offers minimally-invasive IVC filter placement and removal. With this straightforward procedure, your Board-certified RAO interventional radiologist makes a tiny incision in the neck or groin artery and uses a very thin, flexible catheter to guide a small, collapsed filter to the inferior vena cava, where it expands to provide a secure gateway that traps blood clots before they can reach the lungs or heart and cause serious problems, including disability and death.
If you have had a DVT, talk to your doctor about whether an IVC filter might be beneficial in reducing your risk of PE and other conditions.
CARDIAC SCORING: A DEEP DIVE INTO ASSESSING HEART HEALTH
Cardiac scoring is a non-invasive imaging test used to help assess heart health. Other names for this test include coronary calcium CT scan, heart CT calcium scan and coronary artery calcium scan. All refer to the same thing: a quick, painless computed tomography scan used to discover and assess any build-up of calcium, fat and cholesterol, collectively called plaque, in the coronary arteries.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF MRI ELASTROGRAPHY
MRI elastography works on the principle that healthy tissues are more elastic than diseased or fibrotic tissues. MRI elastography uses computer assistance to measure how low frequency vibrations move through liver tissue. The imaging procedure generates color-coded maps, identifying softer tissues with warmer colors like red and yellow, and stiffer areas with cooler tones like blue and green. This visual representation aids in quickly identifying abnormal places within the liver for early disease detection, and enables your radiologist and referring clinician to rapidly compare results with previous tests, so even small changes can be easily identified.
stiffer areas with cooler tones like blue and green. This visual representation aids in quickly
identifying abnormal places within the liver for early disease detection, and enables your
radiologist and referring clinician to rapidly compare results with previous tests, so even
small changes can be easily identified.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A NUCLEAR MEDICINE THYROID SCAN?
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck. The thyroid gland produces three hormones, thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) and calcitonin. The main two, T4 and T3, control metabolism, the process of transforming food into energy. When the thyroid produces too much or too little of these hormones, serious symptoms or problems may occur. A thyroid imaging scan is a common procedure indicated for people experiencing certain symptoms and/or clinical indicators.
THE ROLE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE IN MODERN HEALTHCARE: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
Nuclear medicine is a specialized branch of radiology that uses small doses of radioactive materials, called radiotracers or radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat a wide array of diseases. Unlike other imaging techniques, such as X-ray, fluoroscopy and computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine is able to deliver real-time imaging of organs and tissues as well as capture how they’re working.
After the radiotracer is introduced into the body via injection or capsule, it is absorbed by the tissues of the area(s) being investigated. Using a specialized gamma camera, images of the highlighted organ or structure are taken, and live monitoring of function may be studied and recorded.
THE BENEFITS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Painless, noninvasive nuclear medicine scans offer multiple advantages, including:
● Diagnostic detail. Nuclear medicine scans reveal how organs, tissues and structures function down to the cellular level, providing comprehensive information other imaging studies can’t. With remarkable detail, it pinpoints abnormalities in size, shape and working order of internal organs and structures much earlier than many other diagnostic tests. When it comes to disease and dysfunction, early detection enables rapid treatment, so disease has less of a chance to progress.
● Combination scanning. Imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET), can be combined with computed tomography (CT), for PET/CT scanning, which together create 3D-quality imaging of organs, structures and cells. While CT provides images of organs, PET captures the natural activity and metabolism of cells to discover damage and disease. PET is commonly used to diagnose heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and brain disorders, and to assess tumors.
● Personalized treatment of disease. Nuclear medicine utilizes radiopharmaceuticals to target and image a variety of health issues, including hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, certain tumors, bone pain, and other problems. The use of radiotracers in nuclear medicine can allow your medical team to personalize treatment plans based on your specific condition and response to therapy.
TYPES OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE SCANS OFFERED BY RAO
RAO’s Medical Imaging Center at Windsor Oaks offers a wide range of the latest nuclear medicine scans. Both centers are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology in nuclear medicine, PET/CT, and other imaging modalities for outstanding accuracy, safety and practice standards. Our services include:
● PET/CT
PET/CT combines Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography to provide both functional and anatomical information in a single scan, for ultimate diagnostic accuracy. RAO features the revolutionary Siemens biograph for outstanding speed and precision, promoting earlier diagnosis, pinpoint localization and the targeted treatment of disease.
● Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan
A nuclear medicine bone scan is often ordered to check for cancer that has metastasized to the bones, and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. It can discover tumors and infections sooner than other imaging techniques. Bone scans may also be used to diagnose arthritis and assess response to therapy.
● Nuclear Medicine DaTscan
The DaTscan is a nuclear medicine study in which an injected radiotracer travels to the brain, illuminating the neurons responsible for controlling movement. It is used to differentiate essential tremor from Parkinson’s Disease and related neuronal disorders.
Unlike less sophisticated scans, DaTscan results are available in just weeks, rather than months or even years, enabling rapid treatment and the possibility of slowing disease progression.
● Nuclear Medicine Gallium Scan
A nuclear medicine gallium scan travels through the entire body to reveal tumors and signs of infection. Gallium is used because many types of cancer cells absorb it in higher amounts than normal cells, revealing lymphoma, new infections and other problems early in their course. Because different tissues have varying absorption rates, the gallium scan is performed in multiple stages over three days.
● Nuclear Medicine Gastric Emptying Scan
A gastric emptying tscan is used to look for slow gastric emptying (gastroparesis), which can cause symptoms including cramping, gas, reflux, nausea and vomiting. With a gastric emptying scan, the radiopharmaceutical is swallowed, where it travels to the stomach. Once absorbed, images are taken at regular intervals so slow motility can be identified.
● Nuclear Medicine Hepatobiliary/Gallbladder Scan
A gallbladder scan is used to diagnose and monitor gallbladder disease, study gallbladder function, and check for any biliary duct obstructions caused by gallstones, hematomas, abscesses, tumors, cysts or enlargement of the gallbladder.
● Nuclear Medicine Thyroid Scan
A nuclear medicine thyroid scan utilizes radioactive material to evaluate thyroid size, structure, position and function. The thyroid scan measures how the gland is performing, and to diagnose signs of underactivity (hypothyroidism), overactivity (hyperthyroidism), cancer, nodules, inflammation and damage. The procedure involves two visits over two separate days.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS OF A NUCLEAR MEDICINE SCAN
Certainly, the idea of introducing a radioactive material into the body may sound a bit ominous. However, rest assured that nuclear medicine scans are among the safest diagnostic procedures being used today. The radiation dose of the radiopharmaceutical is quite low and is typically expelled from the body within 24-48 hours.
However, nuclear medicine scans should not be used during pregnancy or while nursing a newborn.
RAO for Nuclear Medicine
In addition to ongoing ACR-accreditation, RAO is proud to have a team of Board-certified radiologists whose subspecialties include diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. We also offer interventional radiology procedures such as nonsurgical tumor treatment, and other gold-standard services, for safe, comprehensive care.
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The Role of Medical Imaging in the Early Detection of Cancer
With so many imaging centers dotted around Central Florida, it’s easy to surmise that medical imaging plays a major role in modern healthcare. But what is its specific function in the treatment of cancer? Actually, medical imaging is a primary component across every aspect of successful cancer treatment, from cancer discovery to ongoing analysis of disease progression to the monitoring of therapies.
