Imaging procedures help diagnose pain, cardiovascular issues, musculoskeletal problems, and injuries. The expert providers at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. offer the latest mobile imaging technology.
Homebound patients can get diagnostic testing right in the comfort of their homes. Call the nearest office today to learn more, or use the online tool to schedule a diagnostic imaging appointment.
The diagnostic capabilities of Vantage Medical Associates PC include:
Most of these diagnostic tools are portable to help older patients or others with limited mobility get the screenings they need at home.
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to look at the soft tissues in your body.
Ultrasound imaging is used to look at:
Ultrasounds are non-invasive and pain-free. It provides your medical provider with important information about your condition.
Nerve compression or damage is often at the root cause of pain. To find the nerves at the source of your condition, your provider can have you undergo tests like:
Sudomotor testing
This measures the nerves that control sweating to help diagnose autonomic nervous system
disorders, peripheral neuropathies, and some pain disorders. During the test, a mild
electrical stimulation is applied to the skin to stimulate your sweat glands.
Nerve conduction studies
Nerve conduction studies measure how fast electrical impulses move through your nerves,
helping to identify nerve damage.
Electromyography (EMG)
EMG measures your muscles’ response to nerve stimulation. The test helps diagnose
neuromuscular abnormalities.
Cardiac imaging gives your Vantage Medical Associates PC provider a wealth of information about the health of your heart. It includes:
Holter monitor
A Holter monitor uses electrodes and a recorder to track your heart’s rhythm for 24-72
hours.
EKG/Echo
These imaging tests evaluate your heart muscle’s function and reveal and monitor problems
with the heart’s valves or rhythm.
Stress test
A stress test is usually done on a treadmill. The test helps your Vantage Medical Associates
PC provider understand how well your heart works while under duress. It shows if your heart
produces an inadequate blood supply flowing through the arteries that go to the heart and
what kind and level of physical activity is right for you.
Doppler ultrasound
Doppler ultrasounds evaluate how blood flows through your body. It can be used to find a
blocked artery, poor functioning valves in your legs, and heart valve defects. Your provider
might order this ultrasound to diagnose a suspected aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis
(narrowing), or peripheral artery disease.
Call Vantage Medical Associates PC today to learn more about the imaging procedures available or use the online tool to request an appointment.