Imaging Services

Imaging tests and procedures are integral to the diagnosis and treatment of many medical disorders and conditions. Patients who come to BAPTIST HEALTH for convenient access to our diagnostic health imaging center can count on high-quality, patient-centered care and the latest imaging technology.

For additional information on how these tests are performed, you can go to RadiologyInfo.org.

State-of-the-art technology

Schedule a digital mammogram in Little Rock, AR at Baptist Health's diagnostic health imaging center.

Our advanced technology ensures the quality of your image. BAPTIST HEALTH's Diagnostic Health Imaging Center offers the full array of leading-edge technology, now including the fastest, clearest digital mammogram in Little Rock, AR. It's truly your strongest ally in the fight against breast cancer. Our ongoing commitment to upgrading technology means faster service with the most advanced technology available, ensuring greater accuracy and improved outcomes.

Advanced technology is only part of the story. With extended hours, shorter wait times and convenient parking, we are all about improving your image and experience.

Locations

With multiple locations, you can choose the most convenient access point for your imaging needs:

Our Inpatient Hospital Facilities include:

Our Outpatient Imaging Facilities include:

Services vary by location.

Services and Procedures

Imaging tests and procedures are fast and cost-effective methods of viewing the internal organs and structures of the body. They can help diagnose a health problem quickly, accurately and with less discomfort. BAPTIST HEALTH Imaging Services delivers high-quality, diagnostic expertise with convenience in mind. Our friendly, caring staff helps ensure a positive experience.

BONE DENSITY

Bone mineral density (BMD) is a test that measures the amount of calcium in a specific region of the bones. From this information, an estimate of the strength of your bones can be made.

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCAN (CT or CAT Scan)

A computed tomography (CT) scan (also called a computerized axial tomography, or CAT scan) is a special type of X-ray that can produce detailed pictures of structures inside the body. CT scanning can be used to obtain information about almost any body organ, blood vessels, the abdominal cavity, bones and the spinal cord. A CT scan produces clearer pictures of internal organs than a regular X-ray.

FLUOROSCOPY

Fluoroscopy uses a continuous beam of X-rays to evaluate structures and movement within the body, such as blood traveling through a blood vessel, the diaphragm moving up and down, or food moving through the digestive tract. A contrast material that shows up on X-rays can be injected or swallowed during fluoroscopy to outline blood vessels or organs.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING(MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of organs and structures inside the body. MRI can detect changes in the normal structure and characteristics of organs or other tissues, which may indicate diseases caused by trauma, infection, inflammation or tumors.

MAMMOGRAPHY

Mammography is the most accurate method of detecting breast cancer today. Women who follow a regimen of monthly breast self-exams, annual exams by their doctors and annual mammograms after age 40 can increase their breast cancer survival rates up to 97 percent.
Mammography is an X-ray test of the breasts used to diagnose breast cancer. The resulting X-ray picture is called a mammogram. A mammogram is done to help screen for or diagnose breast cancer. Many small tumors can be seen on a mammogram before they can be felt by a woman or her doctor. The Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) System utilizes breakthrough software technology to highlight potential areas of concern. The system provides radiologists a second review when reading a mammogram on an electronic Mammagraph™ report, which calls attention to subtle changes in tissue that may indicate the presence of cancer.

Digital mammography takes an electronic image of the breast and stores it directly in a computer, allowing the recorded data to be enhanced, magnified or optimized for further evaluation. A recent government study determined that digital mammograms are better than traditional film methods in detecting breast cancer in women who are premenopausal, younger than 50 or who have dense breast tissue.

Digital mammograms offer significant advantages. Images are available immediately, and can be enhanced, stored digitally and transmitted instantaneously to a physician’s office or other facilities. These images are more detailed and can be acquired more quickly, reducing testing time.

POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY/COMPUTED TOMOGRAHY (PET/CT scan)

PET/CT scans merge metabolic detection with computerized imaging to precisely identify problem areas in the body. PET provides the metabolic information, and CT simultaneously takes multiple images to create a map of the body. This helps pinpoint the location of cancerous tumors or metabolic activity in the brain.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Nuclear medicine uses computer technology and radioactive substances to produce images of the body and treat disease. It is particularly useful for detecting tumors, aneurysms, irregular blood flow to tissues and inadequate functioning of certain organs.

Before an examination, you will be given a radioactive tracer to make tissues visible on the scans. Bones, organs, glands and blood vessels each use a different radioactive compound as a tracer, which is either ingested or injected, depending on the type of test. The radioisotopes have very low radiation levels that decay in minutes or hours and do not harm the body.
Common uses of nuclear medicine include diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism (Grave’s disease) and with cardiac stress tests to analyze heart function, bone scans for orthopedic injuries, lung scans for blood clots and liver and gallbladder procedures to diagnose abnormal function or blockages.

ULTRASOUND

Ultrasound is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to show what is inside your body. Unlike an X-ray, an ultrasound exam does not use radiation. Instead, a small microphone-like transducer is placed on the area of interest. High frequency sound waves are emitted and produce echoes from the internal tissues and organs. The transducer converts the echoes to electric signals to create an image.

X-RAY

X-rays are a form of radiation that can pass through most objects, including the human body. When X-rays strike a piece of photographic film, they produce a picture.

TEST RESULTS

A specialized radiologist from Radiology Consultants will review the study and give your physician a report within 48 hours. When necessary, your physician can request a verbal report be communicated to him or her immediately after the exam has been reviewed by the radiologist. Your physician will then use the report to help evaluate your medical condition.