This technology is constantly evolving, and the way doctors can get an accurate image of what is going on inside a patient has changed dramatically as well. The problem is that some X-ray machines are expensive and if they do not work properly, patients could be exposed to harmful radiation. This is why it is so important for doctors to keep in touch with the latest developments in the field to make sure their staff is protected from unnecessary radiation exposure.
Another type of X-ray equipment that is used in medical imaging procedures is fluoroscopy. Fluoroscopes work by using a narrow tube to deliver radio waves. The radio waves are received by the soft tissue in the area being examined. The fluoroscope can identify areas of interest in the tissue by using its radio waves. It is sometimes combined with other medical imaging procedures such as MRI or PET scans.
Other types of X-ray equipment commonly used in medical facilities include dental x-ray systems and vascular-based equipment. Dentists and physicians use dental x-rays to take dental x-rays of their patient's mouths to help them determine whether the tooth decays or other oral conditions need to be detected and treated before these conditions worsen. Portable vascular-based equipment is used in many medical imaging procedures to generate an image of blood vessels, including the carotid arteries. Portable CT equipment has also been used in dental schools to help students identify various diseases of the heart, including coronary artery disease.
Although X-ray imaging carries some risks of exposure, they are low in comparison with other forms of radiation exposure. Overall, they carry a much lower risk than medical treatments such as chemotherapy or surgery, especially for those patients who have no other options. This makes X-ray imaging an invaluable tool for medical professionals to help prevent serious illness and disease from progressing.
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