Imaging
Imaging
Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in helping physicians evaluate injuries, diagnose medical conditions, and monitor treatment. Odessa Regional Medical Center offers a range of imaging services using digital technology to support patient care.
For the convenience of patients and referring providers, imaging services are available through scheduled appointments, with select walk-in services available.
520 East Sixth Street
Odessa, Texas 79761
432-582-8050
Diagnostic Imaging Services
ORMC provides imaging services for patients of all ages. These studies help physicians obtain information needed to diagnose and manage a variety of medical conditions.
Available imaging services include:
- 128-Slice CT Scanner
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Nuclear Medicine
- General X-ray
- Radiographic/Fluoroscopic (R&F) Imaging
- Mammography
- Ultrasound
- Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology uses imaging guidance to perform procedures that diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
Many procedures can be performed using small incisions and image-guided techniques, allowing patients to avoid more invasive treatment approaches when appropriate. Many interventional radiology procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.
Common procedures include:
- Angiography
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) Treatment
- Balloon Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting
- Biliary Drainage and Stenting
- Central Venous Access
- Dialysis Graft and Fistula Intervention
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Thrombectomy
- Embolization Procedures
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Infection and Abscess Drainage
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Needle and Core Biopsies
- Pain Injections
- Peripherial Revascularization
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
- Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy
- Treatment of Internal Bleeding
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Vena Cava Filter Placement and Retrieval
How to Prepare for Your Imaging Procedure
If you have a scheduled imaging appointment, please review any preparation instructions provided by your physician before arriving.
General guidelines may include:
- Wear loose-fitting clothes when possible.
- Avoid wearing jewelry or other metal objects unless instructed otherwise.
- Some imaging studies require fasting before the exam. Ask your physician if dietary restrictions apply to your procedure.
- Inform your technologist if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- Inform your care team of any allergies, including reactions to contrast materials.
- Some imaging exams require patients to remain still during portions of the procedure. Your technologist will explain what to expect before your exam begins.
For More Information
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