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|Articles|February 14, 2022
3 Must-reads on veterinary imaging
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out these 3 articles covering the latest in veterinary imaging.
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Imaging is crucial in veterinary medicine as it can help detect diseases to implement treatment quicker and more effectively. That is why we have spotlighted 3 articles covering an array of tips and tricks on using imaging tools to establish the most accurate diagnoses.
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From proper techniques to evaluate abdominal radiographs to maximizing advanced imaging modalities for improved diagnoses—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!
Veterinary abdominal radiography tips : Joseph Snock, DVM, provides an overview of obtaining the most useful images in dog and cat abdomens.Advanced imaging modalities in veterinary medicine : As CT and MRI become more available and less costly, their diagnostic superiority over radiography will enhance treatments of common diseases in small animals.Up your imaging game: The power of AFAST : Kate Boatright, VMD, explains how appropriate use of focused assessment with sonography for trauma, triage, and tracking enables clinicians to analyze obvious soft-tissue abnormalities and ascites in the abdomen.
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