Computed Tomography (CT)
Note: Currently CT scan is available only at our Melrose Park location.
About CT
Computed Tomography has revolutionized
diagnostic medicine. This advanced x-ray technique allows your
doctor and radiologist to view bones, organs and blood vessels in
fine detail. Now, doctors can diagnose a variety of conditions
earlier and faster than ever before.
- Multislice systems with exceptional
detailed images
- Revolutionary technology offering shorter
exam times
- CT Angiography available for a
quantitative evaluation of vascular disorders
- High-resolutions Orthopedic for small
joints such as wrist or ankle
- Low-dose Pediatric imaging offers
efficient pediatric protocols for advanced imaging and decreased
radiation exposure
- Pulmonary CT Imaging offers comprehensive
early detection for PE, emphysema, lung volume and nodules. In
addition, automated airway segmentation and tissue
characterization is also available
- Whole Body CT offers multiphase organ
imaging and whole body imaging.
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FAQ's
Q: What exactly
is a CT?
A: CT stands for Computed Tomography. CT
is a powerful, dynamic way for doctors to see inside our bodies to
diagnose and identify certain problems and diseases.
A CT scanner combines x-rays with computer technology to create
images. The results are accurate, detailed x-ray images of your
body.
CT testing is painless and much quicker than you think. In fact, you
will probably be very comfortable as you lie back on the ergonomic
table.
Q: Why are CTs Important?
A: CT allows doctors to see images of your
internal organs and structures in great detail from many angles.
This gives them information more quickly, and in many cases more
economically, than past tests and exploratory surgeries.
Q: Is a CT like an X-Ray?
A: Yes. CT uses x-rays in conjunction with
computer technology to generate images of your internal organs and
structures.
Q: How long will the exam take?
A: That will depend on what is being
studied, but a typical exam lasts just a few minutes. Plan to arrive
at the facility a half hour before the CT scan, where you may be
asked to change into a hospital gown.
Q: How do I prepare for a CT scan?
A: How you prepare for your scan depends on the
part of your body that's being examined and the methods of a
particular facility. You may be asked not to eat or drink anything
before your exam. You may be given a contrast agent to help
highlight a particular body structure.
Q: What is a contrast agent?
A: A contrast agent is a liquid substance that
highlights certain tissues and makes fine distinctions possible to
improve diagnostic accuracy. You may be given a contrast agent by
mouth or intravenous (IV) injection. The contrast agent will leave
your body naturally in a few hours.
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