The Diagnostic Imaging Blog
…to help you learn diagnostic imaging pearls for common primary care presentations.
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When to Consider Diagnostic Imaging for Chronic Cough
Chronic cough is a common primary care presentation. Do you feel comfortable with common differentials and when to consider diagnostic imaging?
(Read time: 7-8 minutes)
When to Order Imaging for Male Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
LUTs is a common primary care presentation. What differentials are we looking for and when are bladder scans indicated?
(6-7 minute read)
When to Order Imaging for Acute Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
From biliary colic to pancreatitis - we review RUQ pain differentials you do not want to miss, and considerations for diagnostic imaging.
(6-7 minute read)
Diagnostic Approach to Suspected Renal Colic
We review important pearls and pitfalls of ultrasound versus CT when working up this common presentation.
(6-7 minute read)
My Patient has Chest Pain: Should I Order Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing?
We review pearls and pitfalls of non-invasive cardiac tests for patients presenting with cardiac chest pain.
(5-6 minute read)
My Patient has a Headache, is Imaging Necessary?
Are you comfortable knowing when to consider diagnostic imaging for a patient presenting with headache? Do you know your red flags?
(Read time: 6-7 minutes)
When Should you Order Imaging for a Patient with Neck Pain?
We review common differential diagnoses for neck pain, including red flags, and when to consider diagnostic imaging.
Read time: 5-6 minutes
Should I Order an Ultrasound for my Patient with Suspected Hernia?
Hint: if it walks and talks like a hernia without red flags, ultrasound isn’t needed.
Read time: 2-3 minutes
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