diagnostic exams

Coronary angioplasty is a procedure that opens a very narrow heart artery or that is blocked by cholesterol accumulation, improving chest pain and avoiding the onset of serious complications such as infarction. There are 2 main types of angioplasty, which include: Balloon angioplasty : A catheter is used with a small balloon at the tip that opens the artery and makes the cholesterol plaque flatter, facilitating the passage of blood; Stent angioplasty : in addition to opening the artery with the balloon, in this type of angioplasty, a small network is left inside the artery, which helps to keep

Sputum examination is a type of clinical analysis in which different sputum characteristics such as fluidity, color, and especially if there is a large number of bacteria that may be causing a lung infection are evaluated. Thus, this type of examination is usually used by the pulmonologist to confirm the diagnosis of some respiratory infections, such as: Pneumonia; Tuberculosis; Bronchitis; Cystic fibrosis

Bronchoscopy is a type of examination that evaluates the airway by introducing a thin, flexible tube that enters through the mouth or nose and into the lung. This tube transmits images to a screen on which the doctor can see if there is any change in the airways, including the larynx and the trachea

Pulmonary scintigraphy is a diagnostic test that evaluates the presence of changes in the passage of air or blood circulation to the lungs, and is done in two stages called inhalation, also known as ventilation, or perfusion. To carry out the examination it is necessary to use a medicine with radioactive capacities, such as Technetium 99m or Gallium 67, and an apparatus to capture the formed images

In case of suspected endometriosis the gynecologist or the fertility specialist may request exams such as transvaginal ultrasound, CA125 exam or an MRI, but in some specific cases may be requested further tests that assess other areas of the body and the degree of impairment of these tissues. Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue, which is the tissue lining the uterus internally, in places outside the uterus such as the peritoneum, ovaries, bladder or intestines, for example

Polysomnography is an examination used to analyze sleep quality and diagnose sleep-related illnesses, and may be indicated for people of any age. During the polysomnography the patient sleeps with electrodes fixed to the body that allow the simultaneous recording of several parameters such as brain activity, eye movement, muscle activities, breathing, among others

Abdominal ultrasound is the test performed to identify changes in the abdomen, which uses high-frequency sound waves to view internal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, uterus, ovary, and bladder, for example. . The ultrasound can be of the total abdomen, which visualizes all solid or liquid-filled organs, but can also be specified as superior or inferior, to focus only on organs of the desired region, identifying diseases or alterations in these organs

Hysteroscopy is a gynecological exam that allows you to identify possible changes within the uterus. In this examination a tube called the hysteroscope, approximately 10 millimeters in diameter, is inserted through the vagina into the cervix, as shown in the image. This tube contains an optical fiber that transmits light, allowing visualization of the cavity of the uterus

Hysterosonography is an ultrasound examination that lasts on average 30 minutes in which a small catheter is inserted through the vagina into the uterus to be injected with a physiological solution that will make it easier for the doctor to visualize the uterus and identify possible lesions, such as fibroids, endometriosis or polyps, for example, and it is also possible to observe if the uterine tubes are obstructed or not, which can happen in cases of infertility

The myelogram or bone marrow aspiration is an examination in which blood is pumped and collected from the bone marrow to verify how the blood production works and to identify diseases in which there is interference in this production, such as leukemia, lymphoma, anemia, leukopenia or thrombocytopenia, for example

Brain scintigraphy, best known as a brain perfusion tomography (SPECT) scintigraphy, is an examination done to detect changes in blood circulation and brain function, and is usually performed to aid in the identification or follow-up of brain degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or tumor, especially when other tests such as MRI or CT scan are not enough to confirm the suspicions

Usually the presence of stone in the kidneys causes crises with symptoms of intense pain in the lower back, pain when urinating, blood in the urine and, in more severe cases, fever and vomiting. See the other more common symptoms of kidney stone. If you think you may have a kidney stone crisis, select your symptoms to know what your chances are: 1

Diagnostic hysteroscopy is a type of gynecological examination that aims to visualize the uterus internally to help the doctor diagnose possible lesions, such as polyps or adhesions. Thus, this examination should be performed in the first fortnight of menstruation, because it is when the uterus is not yet preparing to receive a possible pregnancy, facilitating the observation of the lesions

Contrast tests, also called contrast tests, are imaging tests done using substances that help to get a better definition of the formed images, which facilitates the evaluation of the doctor. These substances are called "contrast media" because they are able to absorb ionizing radiation from the examination and generate definite images on the device's screen

The urea test is a blood test that identifies the value of urea levels in the circulation, which can be through the direct dosage of urea or the indirect dosing, which is the blood urea nitrogen test. Urea is a substance produced by the liver, as a result of the digestion of protein from the diet, which, if it is in excess can be toxic to the body, causing uremia

PSA, known as Prostate Specific Antigen, can be evaluated through a simple blood test done in the laboratory and used to diagnose prostate changes such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy or prostate cancer, for example. Generally, healthy subjects have total PSA values ​​below 4 ng / ml, however this value may be altered or slightly increased with age, with the individual's origin and with the laboratory where the analysis was made and does not mean in all cases that the individual has prostate cancer. Ho

Breast ultrasound examination is usually requested by the gynecologist or mastologist after feeling some lump during palpation of the breast or if the mammogram is inconclusive, especially in the woman who has large breasts and has cases of breast cancer in the family. Ultrasonography is not the same as mammography, nor does it replace this examination, being only an examination capable of complementing the mammary evaluation

The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the brain and is used to identify neurological changes, such as seizures or episodes of altered consciousness, for example. Usually, it is done by attaching small metal plaques on the scalp, called electrodes, which are attached to a computer that records the brain's electrical waves, being a test widely used for not causing pain and being able to be performed by people of any age

The test of the ear is a mandatory test by law that must be done still in the maternity, in the babies to evaluate the hearing and to detect some degree of deafness in the baby early. This test is free, easy and does not hurt the baby, being done during sleep. The test is done by placing a specific device on the baby's ear to detect hearing problems, such as deafness, that make the child's speech and learning difficult

Hydrocolonotherapy is a procedure for cleaning the large intestine in which it inserts filtered filtered warm water through the anus, allowing the elimination of accumulated feces and toxins from the intestine. This way, this type of natural treatment is often used to combat constipation and symptoms of belly bloating; however, it is also often indicated in the preparation for surgeries or to alleviate the symptoms of infectious, inflammatory, rheumatic, muscular and articular, for example