Imaging

BayCare Clinic's cardiac imaging team supports the Aurora BayCare Medical Center, recently rated among the top 50 hospitals for cardiovascular care.  In this state-of-the-art facility, our team of cardiac imaging specialists--from cardiology and radiology--works together to provide patients with the most accurate diagnostic medical imaging services available.  

  • Cardiac MRI
  • Cardiac PET/CT
  • Coronary CT
  • Nuclear imaging
  • Transesophageal cardiography

Cardiac imaging provides incredibly detailed pictures of your heart, so your cardiologists and cardiac surgeons can map out treatment strategies.  In the past, surgeons needed to rely on x-rays to outline surgical approaches.  But now, thanks to advances in cardiac MRI and echocardiography, our heart specialists can use intricately detailed images to plan and execute surgeries - right down to the smallest detail.

Cardiac MRI

Cardiac MRI uses a powerful magnetic field magnet and radiofrequency waves to produce detailed images of the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiac PET/CT

Cardiac PET/CT combines two medical imaging techniques to show both the chemical function and structure of the heart and surrounding vessels.  PET stands for positron emission tomography, a type of nuclear medicine imaging.  CT stands for computed tomography and uses special x-ray equipment to produce images of the inside of the body.

Coronary CT

Our next-generation, 64-slice CT scan permits the most accurate and detailed image of heart disease available.  It provides a fast and accurate assessment (in as few as 30 seconds) of plaque and blockages in the coronary arteries.

Nuclear Imaging

Nuclear imaging allows doctors to measure blood flow to the heart, using small amounts of radioactive material.  Learn more about nuclear medicine at BayCare Clinic.

Transesophageal Cardiography

A transesophageal cardiography exam (TEE) uses sound waves to evaluate cardiac function. Unlike a traditional echocardiogram which takes images through the chest wall, a TEE takes images using a transducer inserted through your esophagus.

Medical Imaging & Early Detection

Cardiac imaging can give doctors an early view of cardiovascular disease.  Medical imaging technology can help detect cardiovascular problems including:

  • Aneurysms
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital defects
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Heart disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Valve disease

Providers

Sarah H. Fenton, MD, FACC
Timothy J. Freeman, MD, FACC
David Mathias, MD
William Witmer, MD, FACC
Francis G. Wolf, MD, FACC