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CityViewNC.com | 11 The vascular program includes ultrasound imaging and angiography, which uses MRI scans or x-rays to detect blockages in a patient's arteries. Cape Fear Valley offers a full spectrum of CT Angiography, MR Angiography and conventional (catheter- based) neuro and peripheral angiography. For patients needing routine mammo- grams, Hoke Imaging offers the new Phil- ips MicroDose® Mammography machine. This system is the only full-field digital mammography system to use X-ray pho- to-counting technology to deliver high- quality breast images at low dose radiation. It emits 40 percent less radiation and quicker imaging time than other mam- mography machines, providing a less stressful test. Scans take seconds and can be ready for viewing within minutes. The quick turnaround may help prevent pa- tients from making multiple trips to check problem areas. Patients and physicians can feel confident knowing that Cape Fear Valley uses only ARRT-registered technologists and board certified radiologists. Referring physicians also have 24-hour, 7-day-a-week access to images and reports. That is an important advantage when after-hour emergencies occur. And test results are usually available in 24 hours or less. All radiology images and test results are archived on Cape Fear Valley's PACS elec- tronic imaging system. This allows radiolo- gists immediate access to previous images and reports. That is extremely important information when reading radiology stud- ies and performing procedures on Cape Fear Valley patients. Making an appointment is just as easy. Any diagnostic imaging test offered through Cape Fear Valley can be requested by call- ing a single number. A physician order is required for all tests. All outpatient radiol- ogy tests need to be scheduled at one of Cape Fear Valley's imaging centers, except for routine x-ray tests, which are provided on a walk-in basis. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (910) 615-5116. advertorial Cape Fear Valley Health uses AART- certified technologists and board certified radiologists who can help patients have the most comfortable imaging experience possible. Cape Fear Valley Health offers the area's widest array of imaging services, including MRI, CT, DEXA bone density, digital mammog- raphy, digital x-ray and PET/CT scans. The health system's 3-Tesla MRI is the most powerful in the area. I M A G I N G L O C A T I O N S Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital Health Pavilion North Hoke Imaging at Health Pavilion Hoke Bladen County Hospital Cape Fear Valley Diagnostic Center advertorial

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