Radiology
Advanced Veterinary Imaging Services
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral uses digital radiology and other imaging modalities to examine your pet for injury or disease. With advancements in animal care, specialized radiology procedures such as ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have become widely used as diagnostic tools.
The diagnostic imaging department at BVER helps to support the specialty services of the hospital as well as provides outpatient ultrasound services for stable patients. BVER is well equipped with in-house services to include digital radiology, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, 128 slice Canon Aquilon CT scanner and a Siemens Avanto1.5 Tesla MRI.
CT Scan
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-rays to acquire three-dimensional images of the body. A CAT scan is an excellent diagnostic tool to identify disease in a patient’s thorax, nasal cavity, and abdomen. The actual time it takes to perform a CT is less than a minute however, anesthesia is still required to ensure the patient remains motionless for the entire duration of the procedure.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a common diagnostic procedure and uses sound waves to image the heart and internal organs and can provide excellent detailed images of soft tissue structures. Ultrasound is non-invasive, it does not utilize radiation and in most cases, sedation is not necessary. It is a quick and easy way to diagnose certain diseases and can be used to monitor disease progression.
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MRI
An MRI does not use radiation but instead uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create highly detailed images. If an MRI is recommended for your pet, it’s likely to examine problems within the brain and spinal cord but occasionally it is used to diagnose knee, nerve, and other issues. A typical MRI can take over an hour and therefore, animals must undergo general anesthesia.
If you are worried that your pet may be suffering from a medical emergency, please call us!
503-489-9535
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