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Radiation Exposure Reduced When Pelvis is Bypassed in Blood Clot Scans

After an individual has been diagnosed with a severe medical condition that makes it impossible for them to work they may have to turn to other sources of financial support. If you are unable to work for a lengthy period of time, you may be entitled to receive long-term disability benefits.

According to a new study being reported by the Doctor's Lounge, a person's exposure to radiation is reduced when the pelvis is bypassed during a blood clot scan.

Scanning for blood clots does expose patients to levels of radiation, but by skipping the pelvic area, researchers find that not only is the level of radiation reduced but it doesn't interfere with a proper diagnosis.

Dangerous blood clots, such as venous thromboembolism, which form in the legs and can break off and travel to the lungs, are detected through imaging tests. The researchers for this particular study found that including the pelvis in the scan doesn't aid in diagnosis.

They hope that this finding will encourage more doctors to bypass the pelvic area in an effort to lower the exposure to radiation. However some experts indicate these are just preliminary findings and that more research may be necessary.

You should consult with a Miami-Dade County attorney if you would like help with the filing of your claim or if your claim has been denied and you wish to appeal it.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don't make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve. When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you've been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you to cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a South Florida disability attorney today - 1-888-234-5758.