Vasculitis

An angiography (or cardiac catheterisation) is a test that can detect blockages or narrowing in the coronary arteries.

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A CT scan is used to produce internal cross-sectional images of the body. The images aid the detection of disease and injury, allowing effective treatment planning.

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound procedure to examine your heart and its function including the level of blood flow.

An excisional biopsy may be done if a needle biopsy can not be used, or if a needle biopsy does not give a definite result.

An MRI is a type of scan that creates detailed images of the inside of your body. Your doctor or healthcare professional has recommended an MRI scan because it is the best way to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition.

PET-CT scan (or Position Emission Tomography Computed Tomography scan) uses X-rays and a radioactive tracer to take a detailed 3D picture inside your body. It shows areas where cells are more active than usual.

Rheumatology is specialty devoted to the cause, development, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases which present as clinical problems involving joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis and inherited connective tissue disorders.

A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is a diagnostic ultrasound test to look at the valves of your heart.

An X-ray machine produces images of the inside of the body. It is effective in assessing bones and other dense structures within the body.