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Expert imaging and diagnostics with advanced, personalized radiology care.
At USC Advanced Radiology Care, our Imaging and Interventional Radiology services combine diagnostic precision with minimally invasive treatment options. This integration is designed to deliver faster results, accurate diagnoses, and advanced care, all while prioritizing your comfort.
Our board-certified radiologists and technologists use state-of-the-art imaging technologies to help detect, diagnose, and monitor a wide range of medical conditions. From routine X-rays to advanced CT, MRI, and ultrasound scans, we provide accurate insights to support your health care team in creating the best treatment plan for you.
For Appointments, Contact the Imaging Services at 626-574-3461
Interventional radiology offers image-guided procedures that are often alternatives to traditional surgery. Using advanced imaging, our specialists perform targeted treatments with less pain, reduced risk, and shorter recovery times.
For Appointments, Contact the Interventional Radiology at 626-898-8547
An important part of medical care is finding out exactly what’s going on inside the body through diagnostic imaging. Diagnostic Imaging at USC Arcadia Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art, safe imaging technology to better diagnose and treat our patients’ conditions. Imaging refers to a number of procedures used to create images of the body’s internal structures. The advancement of imaging technology has allowed doctors to better diagnose conditions and spot warning signs early without having to perform surgery.
We have spared no effort to outfit our facility with the best in imaging tech. You can learn more about imaging services and how they are performed at USC Arcadia Hospital below.
A CT Scan is an advanced form of X-ray that uses high-tech computers to create highly detailed images of bone, organ, and tissue. USC Arcadia Hospital is the proud owner of one of the world’s most powerful CT Scanners, the Aquillion One. This is a 320-slice CT scanner that produces 4D images of the body’s internal structures. A 4D X-ray reconstructs a 3D model of a structure that displays time and motion, meaning these images allow doctors to see how a bone or organ is moving and functioning.
The Aquillion One scanner is currently the safest model on the market as it exposes patients to the lowest dosage of radiation of any CT scanner. Additionally, the images produced are far more clear and detailed than more standard scanners, and allow for better diagnosis of:
A CT Scan is a quick and painless procedure, making it ideal in emergency situations. As a patient, all you have to do during the scan is lie on a table while the machine rotates around your body and takes x-rays. In some instances, you will be asked to shift positions so the machine can access new angles. You should not experience any side-effects or require recovery when it is finished.
MRIs are similar to CT scans except that they do not use radiation and can be better at detecting tumors. The drawback of a MRIs is that they are usually more expensive and the tests take longer to perform.
Like CT Scans, MRIs are painless and capable of scanning the entire body. Instead of X-rays, MRIs use magnetic fields and radio waves to create images on a nearby monitor. During an MRI a patient lies on a table that slides into a large tube. They remain there for anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour while the MRI scans the body. Though there is no physical discomfort, some patients with claustrophobia have difficulty with this procedure. To help you relax, a doctor or nurse can administer a sedative. You will also be able to keep in contact with a doctor via an intercom inside the device.
When the test is over, a radiologist will review the results and inform your doctor of their findings. Your doctor will then call you to discuss results or schedule an appointment.
Nuclear imaging, or nuclear medicine, is a highly effective imaging technique where a nuclear agent is injected into the patient near the area being examined. The agent highlights the area so that other imaging devices like an X-ray or CT scan can capture images of an even higher quality. There are many forms of nuclear medicine, and they aid doctors in finding:
Though you are exposed to nuclear material in nuclear imaging, the process is extremely safe. The amount of radiation involved is about the same as a standard x-ray, and most of it will be expelled from the body through natural processes. You can speed up the process by drinking plenty of water after the test.
These are just a few of USC Arcadia Hospital’s’ imaging services. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call our main office at 626-574-3461.
Interventional radiology (IR) is a sub-specialty of radiology that utilizes minimally-invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat conditions in nearly every organ system. An IR procedure is performed with small instruments that enter the body through a tiny incision. Once in the body, the doctor guides the instruments using X-rays or ultrasound. When the procedure is complete, the incision is covered with a small bandage.
IR is used to treat stroke, bleeding in the brain, benign tumors, certain types of cancer, uterine fibroids, spine fractures, pelvic pain, and many other conditions. Interventional radiologists are often called upon by other doctors for help with patients who present challenging conditions.
The benefits to having an IR procedure are significant. IR procedures minimize risk to the patient, are less invasive, less painful, and safer than surgery. Patients experience shorter recovery times after an IR procedure than they normally experience after surgery.
Interventional radiology is often used for:
To learn more about endovascular and other minimally invasive procedures, please call 626-898-8547.
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