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- Emergency Care5 Tests that can save your life: Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer of American men. New screening tests may help millions avoid the emergency room
- ColonoscopyYou will lie on your back and be asked to hold your breath for a short time at various intervals. The scanning process is quiet, private, pain-free and takes less than 15 minutes. (For more information regarding other exams, please contact us at 925-939-3003.) There are no injections involved, no exercise requirements, no need to disrobe (except during a virtual colonoscopy, where the patient will wear a robe) and no changes are required to current medications.
- Colon CancerColorectal cancers are the third most common cancers in men and women, as reported by the American Cancer Society. In 2000, an estimated 131,000 people developed colorectal cancer and an estimated 56,000 deaths occurred due to colorectal cancer. For people whose colorectal cancer is found and treated in an early stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 90%. But, according to the American Cancer Society, only 37% of colorectal cancers are found at that early stage. Once the cancer has spread to nearby organs or lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate drops to 65%. For those whose colorectal cancer spreads to the liver or the lungs, the 5-year relative survival rate is 8%. According to the NEJM 'Colon Cancer Screening' article, virtual colonography is preferred method of screening for colon cancer. It is comfortable and requires no sedation. You can return to work immediately after 30 minute procedure and remain productive all day long.
- Lung CancerLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women, as reported by the American Cancer Society. More people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. In 2000, approximately 164,000 new lung cancer cases were diagnosed and there were an estimated 157,000 lung cancer deaths. If lung cancer is detected and treated early, before it has spread to lymph nodes or other organs, the 5-year relative survival rate is about 42%. However, according to the American Cancer Society, few lung cancers are detected at this early stage. The NEJM 'lung cancer article' reported a huge European study which showed the efficacy of CT Lung cancer screening. It showed early detection of lung cancer is imperative in increasing survival rate.
- RadiologyEBT is the undisputed gold standard in non-invasive coronary imaging with years of scientific validation in cardiology and radiology literature (many times faster than slower, less-proven, mechanical CT scanners) and is used at many of the major university heart centers worldwide.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyA 64 Slice Multi Detector Computed Tomography is the newest CT scanner in cardiac imaging. The 64 slice CT is investigational and is in the evaluation stage for CT angiograms. Currently, however, EBT technology is the gold standard for calcium scoring.