FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) have developed sophisticated websites that can answer many of your questions.

  • For information about diagnostic radiology - CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, and plain films. Click here
  • For information about interventional radiology - angiography, venography, biopsy, embolization, clot lysis, stent placement. Click here
  • For information about nuclear medicine radiology - bone scan, PET scan, V/Q scan, Lymphoscintigraphy, etc. Click here
  • For a look at images of the body created by various imaging techniques. Click here
  • For an explanation of what a Radiologist does and why they are important physicians in your health care. Click here
  • For short informational videos about various radiologic procedures. Click here
  • Is ionizing radiation safe? Click here
  • A Radiologist explains brain MRI. Click here
  • A Radiologist explains CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis. Click here
  • A Radiologist explains pelvic and obstetric ultrasound. Click here
  • You can always email your questions to: info@metairieradiology.com