Computed Tomography

Specialty	Computed Tomography
Hospital Department	Radiology
Contact Person	Rick Kolaczek, Director (205) 592-1274 rick.kolaczek@triadhospitals.com
Service/Procedure	Computed Tomography
How it Works/ What it is	Trinity Medical Center now uses the new 64-slice Cardiology Imaging System. Volume coverage, not slices, changes the way anatomy is imaged and how studies are performed. The LightSpeed VCT Series of scanners combine superior resolution with outstanding coverage, thus reducing scan time making the imaging of difficult patients or procedures more routine. Covers the entire heart in 5 seconds. All images can be viewed in 3-dimension.
Benefit to Patient	The lightSpeed VCT Series groundbreaking technology opens the door to new procedures while improving the imaging of existing ones. Improved resolution, better detail, reduced acquisition times per study, shorter patient-breath-holds along with the platform’s power to routinely support faster coverage with subillimeter resolution, allow more robust and repeatable studies. This is critical in emerging procedures such as Coronary Angiographic studies. Chest pain patients can be managed in 12 seconds. Triple rule out study can be performed. This allows images of the Aorta, coronary arteries, and pulmonary arteries. This will detect early stages of non calcified plaque, as well as blood clots in the pulmonary arteries. Performed with one contrast injection. This allows less time on the CT table and all studies are non-invasive allowing patients to return immediately to normal activities. Renal arteries can also be visualized. Detection of narrowed renal arteries is important because it can lead to hypertension. PVD or Peripheral Vascular Disease can be detected by using this technology. PVD is the narrowing or complete blockages of the arteries in the lower extremities. Again, this is a non-invasive test allowing complete visualization of the arteries from the pelvis extending down to the feet. Weight limit for machine is 500 lbs. Allowing for Bariatric scanning.
Benefit to Referring Physician	Enables Physician to decide patient’s best course of treatment. Aids in the diagnosis of general cardiac disease, congenital heart disease and anatomy. The software that is utilized allows for quick and accurate diagnosis. This technology helps you detect disease at remarkable speed- helping you provide cost-efficient, effective care.

 

Radiology, Cat Scan, Angiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Digital Mammography, & Bone Density.

Specialty	Radiology
Hospital Department	Radiology
Contact Person	Rick Kolaczek, Director (205) 592-1274 rick.kolaczek@triadhospitals.com
Service/Procedure	Radiology, Cat Scan, Angiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Digital Mammography, & Bone Density.
How it Works/ What it is	The Diagnostic Radiology Department offers all types of radiographic procedures including routine x-rays, fluoroscopic examinations, emergency services, and portable x-rays including procedures performed in the surgical suites. All of our staff are board certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and uphold the highest standards of care for our patients.
Benefit to Patient	The department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with additional personnel on-call for heavy patient loads or emergency surgery cases.
Benefit to Referring Physician	Enables Physician to decide patient’s best course of treatment.
Comments	The above services are also available at Trinity Diagnostic center located in the Professional Office Building 880, suite 683, on the Trinity campus. The telephone number is 205-592-1896. Trinity Imaging Trussville located at 5890 Valley Road, suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama 35235, PH: 205 655-7896 also offers the above services.

 

 

Radiology - Trinity Imaging Trussville

Specialty	Trinity Imaging Trussville
Hospital Department	Radiology
Contact Person	Rick Kolaczek, Director (205) 592-1274 rick.kolaczek@triadhospitals.com
Service/Procedure	Radiology
How it Works/ What it is	Trinity Imaging Trussville offers a variety of imaging modalities:  Fluoroscopic studies, routine x-rays, Cat Scans, MRI, and Ultrasound.
Benefit to Patient	Easily access from I-59 North exit 141.  Trinity Imaging Trussville is located beside the YMCA, inside the Baptist Health Center Building on the first floor.  The address is:  5890 Valley Road, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL  35235, Phone:  205-655-7896.
Benefit to Referring Physician	Enables Physician to decide patient’s best course of treatment.