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CT
Scan
What to expect
You will lie on a table that slides into the scanner, which looks like a large doughnut. The x-ray tube rotates around you to take images.

Used to diagnose:

Injuries from trauma

 

 Bone fractures

 

 Tumors and cancer

 

 Vascular disease

 

 Heart disease

 

 Infections 

 

Used to guide biopsies

Duration: 10-15 minutes
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Imaging Method: ionizing radiation
Definition
CT scans use a series of x-rays to create cross-sections of the inside of the body, including bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues.
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