Basha Diagnostics Services

Below is a list of the services that we offer at our facilities. This information is meant to provide you with some basic information about our services. If you have any questions about a certain procedure, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will be pleased to answer any of your questions. Open MRI \| X-Ray \| Ultrasound \| Mammography \| Stress Testing \| Echocardiography Cardiac Doppler \|Vascular Doppler \| Holter Monitors \| EKG \| EEG \| EMG \| Bone Density Nuclear Diagnostics \|CT Scanning \|
	A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases, MRI gives information that cannot be seen on an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan. Learn more. Availability: All locations
	Computed Axial Tomography ("CT" or "CAT" scan) is a way of looking inside your body using a special camera. The images (or pictures) produced are cross - sectional, like the slices in a loaf of bread. During a CT exam the scanner takes multiple cross-sectional pictures of you. These pictures are created with the help of a computer and are capable of depicting various internal body parts in much greater detail than standard X-Ray films. This greatly enhances the doctor's ability to diagnose a medical condition. Learn more. Availability: Royal Oak, Sterling Heights clinics
	The X-Ray has been called one of the most significant advances in all of medical history. It is used in many different ways in medical diagnosis. An x-ray image is produced when a small amount of radiation passes through the body and strikes a sheet of sensitive film placed on the other side of the body. There is no prep necessary for an X-Ray exam. You may be asked to remove your watch, jewelry, or garments with metal closures from the part of your body being imaged. Availability: All locations
	Ultrasound (or "sonography") is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to show what is inside your body. Learn more. Availability:All locations
	A mammogram is a special X-Ray of the breast. It is a radiological procedure available to detect small cancers long before they can be felt by you or your doctor. As the X-Rays pass through the breast tissue, an actual picture of the tissue inside is obtained. This image allows the radiologist to determine whether or not cancer is present. Learn more. Availability: All locations
	Exercise stress testing is performed by experienced staff. The patient's EKG and blood pressure are closely monitored throughout the test in order to evaluate the heart's response to exercise. Stress testing can be performed with or without isotope enhancement, to assess the heart's oxygen perfusion and coronary arteries blockages. Availability: All locations
	A type of ultrasound, an echocardiography (also known as a echo or echocardiogram), is a diagnostic tool that uses high-pitched sound waves to produce an image of the heart. The sound waves are sent through a transducer placed on the surface of the chest and reflect off certain areas of the heart which are then converted into pictures. This test is used to check the heart's ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body and measure how much blood is actually pumped in each contraction. This test is also used to evaluate the valve function, find evidence of heart failure, and ensure that the heart is of normal size. Availability: All locations
	Cardiac Doppler is an ultrasound test. It too is painless and safe. It may be used to find leaky cardiac valves and/or the presence of tightened or stenotic valves. The test takes about 10 to 20 minutes. A transducer (a small instrument looking something like a stethoscope) coated with conductive jelly will be placed on the chest and moved along the chest wall over the areas to be examined. There are no special preparations or instructions for the study. Availability: All locations
	A Vascular Doppler is a diagnostic study used to determine if there is any plaque or blockage of an artery or vein using an ultrasound probe and gel. Each study averages about 1/2 hour to 1 hour per procedure. There is no pain or preparation for this examination. There are no special preparations or instructions for the study. Availability: All locations
	Holter monitoring is a diagnostic tool to record heart rhythm and rate information that is later analyzed for arrhythmia's and other abnormalities. The holter monitor measures and record electrical impulses in the heart. Patches with wires are applied to the chest and connected to a portable monitor that can be attached to a belt or purse. There are no special preparations or instructions for the study. Availability: All locations
	An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart at rest. Electrodes are applied to each arm, leg, and six different areas on the chest. A short recording is made on graph paper as the person is lying still. The pattern of the printed waves can show if the heartbeat is normal, stressed, damaged or having other electrical problems. The EKG is then read by a cardiologist and the results are sent to the referring physician. Learn more. Availability: All locations
	The electroencephalogram (EEG) provides information about the health and function of the brain. EEG detects electrical impulses in the brain (brain waves) and records them on graph paper or displays them on a computer monitor. Brain waves are made up of many frequencies. Brain waves are made up of Alpha, Theta, Delta, and Beta frequencies. The EEG can help diagnose conditions such as epilepsy, brain tumors, brain injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, liver or kidney disease (metabolic conditions), or even brain death. It can also help physicians find the cause of problems such as headaches, weakness, blackouts or dizziness. Learn more. Availability: Royal Oak, Sterling Heights clinics
	An EMG (electromyograph) is a technique in which small needles are inserted into a muscle to record its electrical activity. The electrical activity is displayed on an oscilloscope and heard through a loudspeaker. A normal muscle produces no electrical activity. In muscular, peripheral nerve and spinal motor diseases, the electrical activity intensifies. Learn more. Availability: All locations
	Bone Density (also known as Dexa Scan), is a bone density measurement which indicates how solid bones are, and how strongly they are fortified by calcium. The Bone Density test is a very simple procedure using a very low dose of radiation. The patient lies down on the scan table and two images are taken, one of the spine and one of the hip. The computer generates images of the region scanned. These images are then analyzed by the computer to obtain the bone mineral density value. Bone mineral measurements are highly correlated with bone strength and have been shown emphatically to predict fractures and the status of osteoporosis. Body fat content can also be measured using the same process. Learn more. Availability: All locations
	Nuclear Diagnostics is a branch of radiology that uses radioactive materials to determine if certain organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver, thyroid, brain and lungs are working properly. It is also used to examine the bones for cancer, infection or trauma. Learn more. Availability: All locations