Medical Imaging Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) | FDA

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Figure 1: Drawing of CT fan beam (left) and patient in a CT imaging system Computed tomography (CT), sometimes called "computerized tomography" or "computed axial tomography" (CAT), is a...

Computed Tomography (CT) - National Institute of …

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The term “ computed tomography ,” or CT, refers to a computerized x-ray imaging procedure in which a narrow beam of x-rays is aimed at a patient and quickly …

What is Computed Tomography? | FDA

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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan | Johns …

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A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging exam that uses X-ray technology to produce images of the inside of the body. A CT scan can show detailed images of any part of the body, …

CT scan - Mayo Clinic

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A CT scan can be used to visualize nearly all parts of the body and is used to diagnose disease or injury as well as to plan medical, surgical or radiation treatment. A …

Strengthening medical imaging - World Health Organization

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Strengthening medical imaging. Medical imaging developed rapidly to play a central role in medicine today by supporting diagnosis and treatment of a disease. Medical imaging …

SPECT scan - Mayo Clinic

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A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan lets your doctor analyze your body's organs, tissue and bones. A SPECT scan is a type …

Nuclear Medicine - National Institute of …

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Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive tracers (radiopharmaceuticals) to assess bodily functions and to diagnose and treat disease. Specially designed …

Computed Tomography | Radiology Business

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Computed tomography (CT) is a fast and accurate imaging modality often used in emergency settings and trauma imaging. CT scans, with or without (or both) …

Computed Tomography - GE Healthcare

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To deliver quality diagnostic care with the lowest possible radiation dose, GE Healthcare knows smart dose technologies need to be part of an integrated program of …