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Iowa Radiology strives to be the provider of choice in the Des Moines area for imaging services. These are just a few of the reasons you should schedule your next radiologic procedure with us.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is generally considered to be safer than X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scanning because it does not use ionizing radiation, so does not increase the patient’s risk of developing cancer....
Breast calcifications are calcium deposits that develop within breast tissue. They are too small to be felt, but they are commonly found on mammograms, appearing as bright white spots. Calcifications are usually benign and are...
Cardiac calcium scoring, also known as a cardiac CT scan or heart scan, is used determine the presence and extent of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries in the interest of identifying coronary artery disease (CAD). Coronary...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used in addition to mammography to produce detailed images of the breast. Breast MRI is commonly used after a biopsy that indicates the presence of breast cancer, but it may also be used as...
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is commonly referred to as a bone density test.It is most often used to diagnose osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to thin and become more fragile, and osteopenia, or low bone...
CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional optical colonoscopy.It uses a computed tomography (CT) scan to screen for polyps and other abnormalities in the large...
At Iowa Radiology, many of our radiologists have fellowship training in specific regions of the body. This specialized focus is a valuable tool in helping health care providers assess patients’ conditions and determine the best...
