Don't Let an MRI Scare You!

At Capital Imaging, we understand that an MRI can seem a bit scary! That's why we offer the Capital Regions best, free standing Open MRI! Now there's no need to feel claustrophobic and nervous! At Capital Imaging, it's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice and we thank you for choosing us!

New Resource in Mammography

Take a look at this valuable new website about Mammography. This is a wonderful place to find important information, get questions answered and connect with others who might be in the same situation as you. It's a great resource and Capital Imaging is proud to spread the word about it!

At Capital Imaging, we offer Digital Mammography. DM is the newest and most advanced mammography currently available. As with a digital camera, this advanced technology eliminates the need for x-ray film or an imaging plate. This translates into the radiologist having faster and clearer images with more detail resolution. Our system is unique in that it has built in biofeedback features which sense breast thickness and delivers the minimal amount of compression and radiation needed for the exam. This results in a "softer" compression, maximizing patient comfort!

At Capital Imaging, it's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice and we thank you for choosing us!

6th Century Mummy X-ray

This is pretty cool! Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, the curator of the Fleming Museum, looks over an X-Ray showing the 6th century B.C. Egyptian mummy at the museum in Burlington, Vt. Get the rest of this great story Here

Capital Imaging...It's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

Daily X-ray Funny!

Open MRI for Everyone!

At Capital Imaging, we believe in Open MRI for everyone! Our 1.5 Tesla Open MRI is the strongest, most powerful Open MRI available! What that means for you is the BEST images and the FASTEST scans. So you get in, you get out and get on with your day!

You do have a choice when it comes to your imaging needs and we thank you for choosing Capital Imaging Associates! At Capital Imaging, it's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

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Celebrity MRI LOL!

This just in...Celebrity MRI of Homer Simpson proves he has a brain, LOL!

What to Know Before Your Exam

CT SCANS
You may take medications prior to exam with a small amount of water

See below for specific exam preps:

• HEAD - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• SINUS - No restrictions
• DENTAL IMPLANT STUDIES - No restrictions

You will not have to undress for the above CT exams.

• NECK - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• CHEST -no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• ABDOMEN - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• PELVIS - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• SPINE - no restrictions
• EXTREMITIES (arms/legs) - No restrictions

If you wear clothing with no buttons, snaps or zippers, you will not have to undress for your exam

BONE DENSITOMETRY (DXA)
Must be done more than 5 days after other imaging exams using contrast - ie: CT scans, nuclear medicine tests, barium studies.

If you wear clothing with no buttons, snaps or zippers, you will not have to undress for your exam.

GENERAL RADIOGRAPHY
No restrictions prior to plain x-ray exams

UGI/SMALL BOWEL EXAMS - Nothing by mouth 12 hrs. prior to exam (essential medications may be taken with a small amount of water a minimum of 2 hours prior to exam)

If you wear clothing with no buttons, snaps or zippers, you will not have to undress for your exam.

We understand that you might feel a bit apprehensive before coming in for your procedure at Capital Imaging and we want to put your fears to rest. Below you will find our guide to the do's and donts before your exam. At Capital Imaging, we strive to make your visit with us as most stress free as possible. Our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you and answer any questions you may have.

At Capital Imaging, It's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

MAMMOGRAPHY
Do not use deodorants, dusting powders or perfumes on the day of your exam. Many patients find it more comfortable to refrain from caffeine products for 3 days prior to a mammogram.

CT SCANS
You may take medications prior to exam with a small amount of water

See below for specific exam preps:

• HEAD - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• SINUS - No restrictions
• DENTAL IMPLANT STUDIES - No restrictions

You will not have to undress for the above CT exams.

• NECK - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• CHEST -no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• ABDOMEN - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• PELVIS - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• SPINE - no restrictions
• EXTREMITIES (arms/legs) - No restrictions

If you wear clothing with no buttons, snaps or zippers, you will not have to undress for your exam

BONE DENSITOMETRY (DXA)

Must be done more than 5 days after other imaging exams using contrast - ie: CT scans, nuclear medicine tests, barium studies.

If you wear clothing with no buttons, snaps or zippers, you will not have to undress for your exam.

GENERAL RADIOGRAPHY
No restrictions prior to plain x-ray exams

UGI/SMALL BOWEL EXAMS - Nothing by mouth 12 hrs. prior to exam (essential medications may be taken with a small amount of water a minimum of 2 hours prior to exam)

If you wear clothing with no buttons, snaps or zippers, you will not have to undress for your exam.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI/MRA)

You may take medications prior to exam with a small amount of water
See below for specific exam preps:

• MRCP - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs. prior to your scan
• ABDOMEN MRI - no eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to your scan
• ALL OTHER MRI/MRA EXAMS - No restrictions

If you wear clothing with no metal, you will not have to undress for your exam.


ULTRASONOGRAPHY (US)
You may take medications prior to your exam with a small amount of water.
See below for specific exam preps:

ABDOMEN, GALLBLADDER or LIVER
No eating or drinking for 6 hours prior to your exam

PELVIS or BLADDER
Arrive with a full urinary bladder (drink 4 – 12oz. glasses of fluid 1 hour prior
to your exam time – do not urinate)

CAROTID, EXTREMITIES (ARMS/LEGS), THYROID, PROSTATE, BREAST,
TESTICULAR, AORTA or Renal (KIDNEY)
No restrictions

We will be happy to discuss any specific questions or concerns you may have. CONTACT US (518) 785-7373 .

Grey's Anatomy Tweets.....Thoughts

Did you see the Grey's Anatomy episode where they were tweeting while doing surgery? What are your thoughts on this? Would you want your doctor to be tweeting while working on you, lol? Even if they kept it general and named no names, is it still a violation? We would love to hear your thoughts on this, both pro or against.

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What is a High Field Open MRI?

Q: What is a High Field Open MRI and is it better than other Opens?

A: All MRI machines use a strong magnetic field. Simply put... the stronger the magnetic field the better the pictures and the faster the exam time. Currently, all Open MRI machines use a magnetic field of 1 Tesla or less, most often much less. Capital Imaging Associates' ESPREE(TM) Open MRI uses a 1.5 Tesla magnetic field, it has a larger opening than any other Open MRI unit and is capable of imaging patients up to 550 lbs. Unique to the industry, this MRI unit also allows us to perform high quality Breast MRI in an open machine, a major Technological advancement in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

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