Delivering high-quality medical images
Radiologists and radiology technologists at Ascension Seton Hays Imaging in Kyle, TX, are dedicated to making your imaging experience as convenient and comfortable as possible. Our diagnostic radiologists have the expertise to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using high-quality test results. We explain what to expect and whether there are any instructions to follow before coming in for your imaging test or procedure. Let our care team know if you or your child have specific needs or concerns, so we can make arrangements to deliver testing that is right for you.
After your imaging test, we use a secure digital network to deliver your digital imaging results to your doctor.
Imaging services available
Cardiac stress test: A cardiac stress test, also known as an exercise stress test, measures how your heart functions when it's working hard. It can help diagnose heart conditions like coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure.
CT Scan (Computed Tomography): CT scans use an X-ray generating device that rotates around your body and a powerful computer to create cross-sectional images. When you arrive for your test, you will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube called a CT. It is a painless imaging test that takes only minutes to complete.
Echocardiogram: An echocardiogram, often called an "echo", is a non-invasive medical test that uses ultrasound technology to create moving pictures of the heart, allowing doctors to assess its structure, function, and blood flow by sending sound waves that bounce off the heart tissues and are then captured as images on a monitor; essentially, it's an ultrasound of the heart.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): An MRI uses strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of organs and other structures in your body. During your appointment, you will be asked to change into a gown and remove all jewelry, glasses, and hearing aids. You will lie flat in a tube that is open on both ends. The tube then slides into the MRI machine. For some MRI tests, a contrast dye is inserted through an IV. The scan may last anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on what images are needed.
Nuclear medicine studies: Nuclear medicine tests are used to diagnose, monitor and treat various conditions. These tests produce images by detecting small amounts of radiation in the body after radioactive tracers are injected into a vein or given orally. There are many different types of nuclear imaging tests, including brain scans, nuclear cardiology heart studies, lung scans, and liver studies. We take the time to explain how to prepare for your test and what to expect during it.
Pulmonary function test: A pulmonary function test (PFT) is a group of tests that evaluate how well your lungs are working. These tests measure various aspects of lung function, including: lung volumes (the amount of air your lungs can hold and ex
For many imaging tests, a referral from your healthcare provider is required. A referral is not needed for a heart scan screening. A heart scan, also known as a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, is a non-invasive imaging procedure that measures the amount of calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. For questions about your insurance coverage, talk with your insurance provider.