Services
- Abdominal x-ray
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Bone X-rays
- Cardiac MRI
- Carotid Doppler
- Chest X-Ray
- CT SCAN
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- General Ultrasound Imaging
- General Doppler Imaging
- Magnetic Resonance Imagining
- Prostatic Ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Ultrasound of the Thyroid
- Venous Doppler
Professional medical service of Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning
CT scanning, also known as Computed Tomography or CAT scanning, is a noninvasive diagnostic test that assists physicians in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions.
How CT Scanning Works?
CT combines advanced X-ray technology with sophisticated computer systems to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body’s internal structures. These images, often clearer and more comprehensive than standard X-rays, can be displayed on a computer monitor, printed, or stored digitally for further analysis.
CT scans are highly effective in visualizing internal organs, bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels, providing greater clarity and detail compared to traditional X-ray exams.
Why Undergo a CT Scan?
CT scans of the head are commonly performed to detect:
- Bleeding, brain injuries, or skull fractures caused by head trauma
- Bleeding from a ruptured or leaking aneurysm in cases of sudden, severe headache
- Blood clots or bleeding in the brain following symptoms of a stroke
- Strokes, especially using advanced techniques like Perfusion CT
- Brain tumors
- Enlarged brain ventricles in patients with hydrocephalus
- Diseases or malformations of the skull
Preparation Guidelines
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to the exam.
- Remove all metal objects, such as jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, and hairpins, before the scan. Women may need to remove bras with metal underwire, and piercings may also need to be removed if possible.
- Inform the technologist if you have a pacemaker.
- Avoid eating or drinking for several hours before the scan, particularly if contrast material will be used.
- Notify your physician of any medications, allergies, or recent illnesses. Provide a detailed medical history, including conditions like heart disease, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, or thyroid problems.
- Women should inform their physician and the CT technologist if there is any possibility of pregnancy.
- Follow specific dietary restrictions if instructed, such as consuming only clear liquids the day before the exam.
- Patients with heart, liver, or kidney disease should confirm with their physician that the preparation process is safe for their condition.