Diagnostics

Dr. Ravinder Dhaliwahl says most veterinary oncologists prefer three thoracic radiographic views.

This lecture is a case-based presentation of subtleties noted on radiographs that indicate a problem occurring on some other area of anatomy not directly visible on the radiographs.

The lecture is a review of thoracic radiographic interpretation in small animals.

This on-demand CE course includes the Dr. Amy S. Lang's top 10 tips for professional and good quality radiographs. (1 CE credit)

If you find elbow radiography challenging or you want to pick up some little known tips for better results, this on-demand CE course is for you. (1 CE credit)

This on-demand CE course contains ideas to help improve the quality of abdominal radiographs. (1 CE credit)

This on-demand CE course contains tips and information that can be used to improve the quality of thorax radiographs. (1 CE credit)

This on-demand CE course on digital radiography covers digital terminology, equipment, which features you might want, and more. (1 CE credit)

This on-demand CE course covers hip positioning, technique, views, and tips beyond what is covered by traditional information sources. (1 CE credit)

Participation in this CE offering is available to members of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. The applicable article is available in the September 2008 issue of The NAVTA Journal. (1 CE credit)

With conventional film-screens, 49% of X-rays pass through the cassette without interaction at all; 50% interact with the phosphor layer of the screen.

Veterinary dentistry is emerging as one of the fastest growing "new" disciplines of veterinary patient care.

It would be enormously difficult to think about the diagnosis or treatment of cancer without the use of diagnostic imaging.

The bisecting angle technique has been the technique of choice for most intraoral radiographic techniques.

The purpose of this talk is to discuss what MR can and cannot image, review the basic neurologic diseases imaged with MR, and ultimately know when to recommend MRI to your patients.

When performing a complete cardiac evaluation, a minimum of two views are necessary: lateral and either VD or DV.

Indications for an esophagram include regurgitation, gagging or retching, dysphagia, cough associated with eating, as well as the presence of a mediastinal, cervical, or thoracic mass.

Computerized axial transverse scanning was first announced in April 1972 by G.N. Hounsfield.

Before we can start begin to review abnormalities in the lungs lets first do a review of normal anatomy.

An owner brings an 8-year-old female, neutered Australian Shepherd with acute right forelimb lameness to your office.

Interventional radiology involves the use of imaging modalities such as fluoroscopy or ultrasonography to gain access to different structures in order to deliver materials for therapeutic purposes.

Q: Please review use of examining low-velocity blood flow in the dog's abdomen.

Blacksburg, Va. -- The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a new outpatient advanced imaging service for surrounding small-animal veterinary practices starting in June.

In last month's column we discussed the pathophysiology of intervertebral disk disease (IVDD). Once IVDD is diagnosed, the clinician must again use the history (onset and course of clinical signs) and the physical exam (neurological status) to formulate the therapeutic plan.

Leakage of intestinal contents and a common contrast medium into a dog's abdominal cavity proved to be a fatal combination.