Delivering high-quality medical images
Our radiology care team at Ascension Texas Imaging is dedicated to making your experience as comfortable as possible. We explain what to expect and whether there are any dietary restrictions before coming in for your imaging test or procedure. Let our care team know if you or your child have special needs or concerns, so we can make arrangements to deliver testing that is right for you.
Imaging services available
Our radiology care team focuses on your needs. From chest X-rays and preventive health breast and lung screening tests to diagnostic testing for illness or injury, we deliver a wide range of tests and procedures using state-of-the-art technology. Our diagnostic radiologists use a secure digital network to communicate timely test results to your doctor. Imaging services include:
Healthy Heart CT Screening - Schedule a preventive healthy heart CT scan appointment online. The heart screening test is $75 and is intended for men ages 40+ or women ages 45+ with one or more of the following heart disease risk factors: high blood pressure (greater than 140/90), cholesterol levels greater than 160 LDL, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, or family history of heart disease or stroke. Find out more.
CT Scan (Computed Tomography): CT scans use an X-ray generating device that rotates around your body and a powerful computer to create cross-sectional images. When you arrive for your test, you will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube called a CT. It is a painless imaging test that takes only minutes to complete. We deliver various types of CT scans, including: CT calcium score (heart healthy scan), CTA coronaries (FFR and TAVRS), CT enterography, and LDCT lung cancer screening.
Bone density (DEXA Scan): DEXA scans are most commonly used to diagnose bone thinning, such as osteoporosis. Loss of bone density may be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, eating disorders, aging and having cancer treatment. They may also be used to measure your overall body composition, including fat and lean tissue. Before the scan, you will be asked to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes or change into a gown. During the scan, you will lay flat and still on a table. The scan typically lasts about 15-20 minutes. We offer both a general bone density scan, and a bone density scan with body composition.
Mammogram: A digital mammogram is a low-dose X-ray system that takes electronic pictures of the breasts to screen for disease and diagnose cysts and breast cancer. On the day of your mammogram, do not use deodorant, powder or lotions. We also recommended wearing a top that is easy to remove, since you will be asked to undress from the waist up and wear a gown. During the procedure, the technologist will position your breast to get the clearest test results. Then, each of your breasts will be compressed one at a time. This helps get a high-quality X-ray image. Your breasts will be repositioned to get at least two separate views of each breast. The entire procedure is about 20 minutes, but the actual breast compression is only a few seconds. A doctor’s referral is needed for most screening and diagnostic imaging tests. A referral is not needed for a screening mammogram. If you’re scheduling an appointment for a mammogram, let us know if you had a previous mammogram at a different imaging center. If so, please bring the CD report, or let us know so we can request the imaging report from the radiology group.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): An MRI uses strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of organs and other structures in your body. During your appointment, you will be asked to change into a gown and remove all jewelry, glasses, and hearing aids. You will lie flat in a tube that is open on both ends. The tube then slides into the MRI machine. For some MRI tests, a contrast dye is inserted through an IV. The scan may last anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on what images are needed.
Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce sonogram pictures or videos of structures inside of your body. There are several different types of ultrasounds. Your care team will explain how to prepare for your ultrasound and what to expect during it. We deliver both breast and general ultrasound testing.
X-Ray: X-Rays are used to produce images of bones, organs and other tissues in the body. There are many different types of X-rays. Your doctor will order the type of X-ray that is right for you. We take the time to explain how to prepare for your X-ray. Most do not require any preparation. We deliver both standard and advanced X-Ray testing, and walk-ins are welcome.
Many of our radiologists are also interventional radiologists. Those doctors are on the specialty care teams for heart and vascular health, breast cancer, lung cancer, other chronic and complex diseases. Interventional radiology procedures may include biliary drainage, PICC catheter or stent placement, embolization, radio-frequency ablation, dissolve dangerous clots, and procedures to open arteries and veins for better blood flow.
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