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Diagnostic radiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital provides comprehensive imaging and image-guided interventional procedures throughout the cardiovascular system. Trained specialists in cardiac CT perform imaging examinations to measure the amount of plaque in the coronary arteries and to assess the total plaque burden and distribution in the coronary arteries. Cardiac MRI shows clear, detailed images of the heart, and allows doctors to examine the size, thickness, viability of the heart muscle, and function of the chambers.
Acceditation
Our cardiac MRI program is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This distinction makes Yale-New Haven Hospital one of only a few hospitals in the country to be accredited in cardiac MRI. ACR accreditation in cardiac MRI requires meeting or exceeding strict standards for education and training of physicians and technologists, as well as strict requirements for quality control and safety.
Venous and arterial procedures
Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons with special expertise in endovascular therapy provide a full range of venous and arterial image-guided procedures.
Venous access/dialysis
Venous access procedures and procedures specific to the vascular care of the dialysis patient are also performed with expertise. Working collaboratively, interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons see patients in a comfortable outpatient setting.
Vascular imaging
Vascular imaging is performed with duplex and color Doppler ultrasound in a dedicated vascular ultrasound laboratory integrated with the outpatient vascular surgery clinic. Vascular diagnosis and treatment planning is done collaboratively, involving vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and vascular ultrasound specialists. These services are complemented by state-of-the-art CT angiography and MR angiography. Although both CT and MR angiography may be used to assess the central and peripheral vasculature, vascular imaging specialists decide which type of imaging technique is best for each patient. Physicians supervise each imaging study and carefully interpret the results, assuring quality, efficiency and accuracy.
James Brink, MD,
Chief, Diagnostic Radiology
Robert L. McNamara, MD, MHS,
Director, Echo-cardiography
Hamid R. Mojibian, MD, Section Chief, Cardiac Imaging
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