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Computerized Tomography/CT
A computerized tomography, or CT scan, is a special X-ray test that creates a cross-sectional picture of any part of the body. This X-ray can distinguish among tissue, fluid, fat, and bone. For many CT scans a contrast (dye) will be injected into a patient’s vein. A CT can be performed on many areas of the body including but not limited to: Abdomen/Pelvis, Brain, Chest, Extremities, Neck, Sinus and Spine.
CT Angiogram
CT angiogram is the use of general CT imaging techniques to obtain images of blood vessels. A CT angiogram is most commonly used to detect a suspected blood clot in the lungs. It may also be used to evaluate cerebral aneurysm or blood vessels in the abdomen or legs.
CT Pulmonary Embolism
A CT scan can be helpful in diagnosing or ruling out pulmonary embolisms—a sudden blockage of the blood flow in an artery in the lung, most commonly caused by a blood clot, tumor or even fat.
Coronary CT Angiogram
This procedure uses intravenous dye, which contains iodine and CT scanning to image the coronary arteries.
CT Cardiac Scoring
CT coronary artery scoring is a test used to detect early signs of coronary artery disease, or the build-up of plaque in the blood vessels.
Head, Neck, Eye and Sinus
A head, neck and eye CT is frequently used to evaluate abnormalities following traumatic head injury. This exam may involve IV contrast to produce an image that is more clearly defined.
CT is also frequently used to scan the sinus cavities because the images are so well delineated.
Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis
This exam may require IV administration of a contrast media to image the lungs, bronchi, as well as the esophagus, midline chest structures including the ascending aorta, superior vena cava and diaphragm.
CT of the abdomen and pelvis usually requires both IV and oral contrast.
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Used to evaluate spinal stenosis, disc herniation and degenerative disc disease.
Upper and Lower Extremities
Produces images of your left or right hand, wrist, foot, ankle, knee, or leg. It may be used to evaluate fractures, soft tissue masses or to detect metastatic bone tumors.