If you suspect you have COVID-19 or complications associated with the illness, you can rely on COVID Testing by Dr. Schechter in the Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens. David Schechter, MD, FACC, PC, and his exceptional team offer at-home imaging so you don’t have to leave the comfort of home after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Call the office in New York City to schedule an appointment or book one online today.
At-home imaging systems available through COVID Testing by Dr. Schechter include X-rays, mobile CT scans, or ultrasounds to detect or rule out the effects of COVID-19 on your heart and lungs. Your specialist may recommend you complete at-home imaging if you’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have symptoms of the illness.
Some of the many benefits you can experience with at-home imaging with COVID Testing by Dr. Schechter include:
You receive the results soon after you undergo at-home X-rays, CT scans, or ultrasounds. These imaging procedures allow your specialist to offer the most appropriate treatment and detect problems before they become serious.
Three common at-home imaging tests include:
X-rays are scans that produce images of your heart, chest, or other body structures. They can detect or rule out complications linked with COVID-19.
CT scans create 3D images of your chest, heart, or other internal structures.
Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to produce images or your heart, lungs, of other organs to detect or rule out COVID-19 complications.
At-home imaging with COVID Testing by Dr. Schechter is a simple, fast, painless procedure in which your provider uses specialized equipment to create images of your heart or chest. During an ultrasound, they might rub a gel on your chest area and place a handheld transducer on it to develop images.
No matter the at-home imaging procedure your specialist recommends, you won’t feel any pain, and there’s no downtime afterward.
After the procedure, your COVID Testing by Dr. Schechter provider discusses the results of at-home imaging. They may recommend no further treatment, home remedies, prescription or over-the-counter medications, an inhaler, or oxygen therapy to help you breathe easier and make a full recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
If you’d like to learn more about at-home imaging with COVID Testing by Dr. Schechter, call the office to schedule an appointment or book one online today.
