Cardio-pulmo-vascular radiology team Fig.1: 3D-VRT reconstruction of the heart. The right and left coronary arteries are visible, both originating from the aorta. Cardio-pulmo-vascular radiology deals

Computed tomography (CT) Computed tomography is an X-ray examination that allows a detailed view of the inside of the human body. By recording a volume data set, examined body regions can be viewed in

X-ray X-rays penetrate the body and create a kind of "shadow image" of the inside of the body. As this inevitably leads to overlapping, the examinations are often carried out in two or more different

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance tomography) Magnetic resonance imaging is a "slice examination" in which no X-rays are used. The entire cross-section of the breast is imaged in thi

MRI-guided vacuum biopsy In a few cases, the tumor-suspicious finding can only be detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cannot be reproduced by mammography or ultrasound. In this case, magn

A certified center is a quality-checked network in which the entire treatment chain for a patient is mapped and which meets high quality requirements. This ensures that the patient receives the best p

If a mammogram reveals an abnormal finding that cannot be clarified further by ultrasound, it must be examined with a small tissue sample (biopsy). The patient is positioned on her side or in a sittin

Sonographically guided punch biopsy If the sonography (ultrasound) reveals abnormal findings, a biopsy is necessary for further clarification. During this examination, the patient is placed in the sup

Intensified early detection As one of the 15 centers of the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Consortium , we at the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the MHH are responsible for intensi

DEGIR Center The Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the MHH is certified as a designated center for interventional radiological treatments in vascular medicine, pain therapy and o