May 7, 2024 · A computerized tomography scan, also called a CT scan, is a type of imaging that uses X-ray techniques to create detailed images of the body. It then uses a computer to create …

Feb 1, 2025 · Description Barium sulfate is used to help diagnose or find problems in the esophagus, stomach, and bowels. It is a radiographic contrast agent. Contrast agents are …

Overview A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the brain also is called a brain CT scan or sometimes a brain CAT scan. It uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the …

Jun 11, 2024 · Overview A computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram is an imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart. A CT coronary angiogram uses a …

Una tomografía computarizada es un método para la obtención de imágenes que emplea técnicas radiográficas para crear imágenes detalladas del cuerpo. Luego, mediante una …

Jul 9, 2025 · Overview Virtual colonoscopy is a less invasive way to check for cancer of the colon. Virtual colonoscopy also is known as screening CT colonography. Unlike a traditional …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the …

Jan 12, 2024 · A CT scan uses a series of X-rays to obtain cross-sectional images of the skull and brain. For children with a suspected concussion, CT scans are used only if specific criteria are …

A computerized tomography (CT) urogram is an imaging exam used to evaluate the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, bladder and the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the …

Feb 7, 2024 · Doctors use a low-dose computerized tomography (LDCT) scan of the lungs to look for lung cancer. If lung cancer is detected at an early stage, it's more likely to be cured with …