KRMC IMAGING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Region's Leader in Medical Imaging
Advances in modern imaging technologies have saved countless lives by detecting serious disease at earlier, more survivable stages. At KRMC, our patients have access to some of the most sophisticated medical imaging technology and imaging capabilities, some of which include:
Digital Mammography
KRMC was one of the first hospitals in the state to offer digital mammography testing for screening and diagnosing breast cancer. This technology is seen as the biggest advancement in mammorgraphy in 30 years because the digital tests are clearer and more accurate than conventional mammography
MultiSlice CT Scanners
KRMC has three Computed Tomography or CT scanners, including a 64-slice unit. These scanners enable practitioners to take images of the anatomy in multiple "slices," which produces exceptionally clear three-dimensional images of internal structures.
3T MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to visualize soft tissue structures in the body. Unlike CT, it uses no ionizing radiation, but rather magnets and radio waves to create images. KRMC has two MRI systems, one of which is a powerful 3T MRI -- one of only a few in Arizona, which produce a much stronger magnetic field than conventional MRI systems. It is highly useful in neurological (brain), musculoskeletal (body), cardiovascular (blood vessels and heart), and cancer imaging.
PET/CT Scanner
KRMC has the only Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scanner in the region. By merging PET and CT together, this technology offers state-of-the-art capability for pinpointing cancer in the body. Additionally, PET/CT shows promise for diagnosing other conditions, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and congestive heart failure.
KRMC is proud to be the region's leader in diagnostic imaging services. With the latest technology combined with the skilled expertise of our radiology team, patients at KRMC have access to some of modern medicine's most-advanced imaging tests for detecting illness and injury
