128 Slice CT Scan
A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays.
CT scans may be done with or without contrast. “Contrast” refers to a substance taken by mouth or injected into an intravenous (IV) line that causes the particular organ or tissue under study to be seen more clearly. Contrast examinations may require you to fast for a certain period of time before the procedure. Your physician will notify you of this prior to the procedure.
CT scans may be perforlist-disc to help diagnose tumors, investigate internal bleeding, or check for other internal injuries or damage.
Coronary CT Angiogram
CT Coronary arteries (heart) done with a CT Siemens 128-slice State of the Art Scanner. Examination performed with special hardware and software to optimize images while the heart is moving (beating). Performed in 5 seconds.
A computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram is an imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart. A CT coronary angiogram uses a powerful X-ray machine to make images of the heart and its blood vessels. The test is used to diagnose many different heart conditions.
CT Knee
CT Knee on a patient with a Total Knee Replacement implant. Exam done with a Siemens CT 128-slice scanner with special hardware and software to suppress metal artifacts (distortions), so Implant and surrounding anatomy (sift tissue and bone) can be evaluated by physicians. Exam performed in 20 seconds.
CT Angiography
CT Angiography of the Abdominal, pelvic and extremities arteries. Images obtained in 10 seconds with a CT Siemens 128 slice scanner. Capabilities of this scanner include reconstructions in 3D and Color rendering to aid in interpretation by physicians. Images show right and left femoral arteries occlusions (blockage).
CT Heart Scan(Calcium Scoring)
Doctors use heart scans to check for calcium deposits in your heart’s coronary arteries. Calcium deposits, known as plaque, can narrow your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease. This quick and painless CT (computed tomography) scan of your heart measures your coronary calcium score which can indicate whether you have a higher risk of having a heart attack before any symptoms of heart disease occur. This inexpensive test provides valuable information about your heart health.
CT Lung Scan
Following the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) criteria, this low-dose CT scan provides the best way to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear. If you are a current or former smoker between ages 55 and 74, talk to your doctor to see if you may benefit from screening. Few or no symptoms occur in the early stages of lung cancer. It is the number one cause of cancer deaths in the US. Recent studies have shown that low-dose CT scans are two-and-a-half times more effective than general x-rays at finding lung abnormalities. However, abnormality does not necessarily mean cancer.
