Our Services Locations For Patients For Physicians About NVRA Blog 203-753-NVRA (6872) Patient Portal Image Access Patient Platform The Naugatuck Valley Radiology Image Viewed and Sharing Platform, powered by Ambra, is cloud based and enables providers to securely access patient results and images more efficiently. Additionally, with the built-in meeting tool, providers can view images simultaneously and collaborate real-time with our radiologists. Log on here: Referring Provider User Guide Web Viewer Tools To enroll in the portal, please contact 203-346-4020 or email nvra.viewer@nvranet.com Phone: 203-753-6872

Our Services Locations For Patients For Physicians About NVRA Blog 203-753-NVRA (6872) Patient Portal CT Low Dose Lung Screening What is CT Low Dose Lung Screening? For Low Dose Lung Screening, a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner is used to obtain detailed images of your lungs to examine them for signs of cancer. Why is the exam done? Lung cancer often goes undetected until it reaches an advanced stage. CT Low Dose Lung Screening is for individuals who have a high risk of developing lung cancer but have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Unique technology is used to obtain images of sufficient quality to detect abnormalities while using 90 percent less ionizing radiation than a traditional CT scan of the chest. Who should consider CT Low Dose Lung Screening? You should discuss CT Low Dose Lung Screening with your healthcare provider if you: Are between 55 and 80 years old Currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years Have a history of heavy smoking; defined as a minimum of 30 pack-year smoking history (Pack Years Calculator) Are asymptomatic (no signs of lung cancer such as chest pain, coughing up blood, unintended weight loss) How should I prepare? There is no preparation required. The exam is fast and non-invasive. Phone: 203-753-6872

Our Services Locations For Patients For Physicians About NVRA Blog 203-753-NVRA (6872) Patient Portal Image Guided Biopsies What is an image guided biopsy? Echocardiography is an ultrasound study of the heart. High-frequency sound waves are used to form real-time images of the heart, heart chambers and structures as they work. With the addition of Doppler ultrasound, radiologists can see how blood flows through your heart, and they can observe valve function. Echocardiography does not use radiation and it is painless and non-invasive. Why is this exam done? Biopsies are performed to evaluate tissue that may have appeared suspicious on a prior imaging study. During a biopsy, a small sample of the suspicious tissue is removed and sent to a laboratory for a pathologist to examine it under a microscope to determine if it is malignant, benign or an infectious process. How should I prepare? You cannot take any Aspirin or blood thinning medications for 5 days prior to your exam. Please consult with your physician prior to stopping any prescribed medication. If you are taking antibiotics for a heart condition or joint replacement surgery, please let us know and we can provide you with additional instruction. Phone: 203-753-6872