by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Pediatric Imaging To help with a diagnosis, your child’s provider may order an imaging study like an x-ray or ultrasound. While some of these scans are quick and easy, others may prove more of a challenge for children because they require the patient to lie very still...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Ultrasound McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center uses ultrasound as a painless, non-invasive way to diagnose a variety of diseases and conditions without the use of radiation, making this a widely used procedure during pregnancy. Sometimes called sonography, ultrasounds...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Heart, Lung and Vascular Care Heart, Lung and Vascular Care at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart, lungs and vascular system. According to the American Heart Association, 121.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Cardiology
Cardiac Catheterization In a cardiac catheterization procedure, a small, hollow tube is inserted into a blood vessel. Once inserted, a number of procedures can be performed through the catheter, including measuring the pressure within the heart’s chambers, collecting...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Cardiology
Electrophysiology Services If you have an irregular heartbeat, you may need to see an electrophysiologist who can diagnose the source of your condition. The electrophysiologists at McKenzie Heart’s Heart, Lung and Vascular Center perform studies to understand the...
