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The measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) to detect osteoporosis.
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Bone Densitometry (BD)
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Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
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Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
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Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor.
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Computed Tomography (CT)
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Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Capacity to operate or work.
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Energy
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Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge.
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Ionization
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Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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