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CT Scan

The CT (Computed Tomography or CAT) scan uses X-rays to obtain detailed, cross-sectional views of internal organs, blood vessels, soft tissues and bone. It can diagnose disorders of the lungs, digestive system, heart and vascular system, as well as infectious disease. Beyond its diagnostic value, CT can be used to guide biopsies and administer radiation treatment.

The CT scanner is a square unit with a large hole in the middle, though which the patient table slides and can be raised or lowered. The gantry moves around the patient.

CT scanning can identify healthy and diseased tissue, making it useful to not only diagnose, but also treat, illness. It is less expensive than MRI and some other diagnostic procedures. The radiation delivered is equal to the amount of "background" radiation a person would receive in about three years. Results are usually available from your physician's office within a few days.

Heart Screening / CT Calcium Score Now Available

A Heart Screening, sometimes called a Calcium Score or Heart Scan, is a low dose, non-invasive (without needles) procedure that affords you the opportunity to determine the presence and extent of coronary calcium. The scan is useful for early detection of heart disease and allows for appropriate intervention to take place before the clinical manifestations of coronary artery disease develop.

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