Question 1

how is a ct done exactly ?

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Tomographic image: It is a computer-processed x-rays to produce tomographic images (thin slices). Safe procedure with low radiation and high resolution.

Question 2

if first ct negative, why repeat?

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Discuss.: Depends on ct scan indication and area examined. Often close followup testing makes sure there is no change or growth in area of concern. Need more info from your doctor.

Question 3

why is it that people get burned from ct scans?

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Burn rare accident: Ct scans provide radiation dose 100--250 times higher than a chest x-ray. Very rarely is accidental over irradiation of individual to such an extent that skin burns occur. Quality controls are usually in place to prevent these disasters from happening.Ct scans use far more radiation than conventional x-rays and  estimated tresponsible for 70% of medical radiation.Increased cancer risk associated.

Question 4

what is an hh ct scan?

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HH?: Some places are performing coronary artery ct scans to calculate calcium score of the heart. They are using the term heart healthy scan. Amount of calcium can determine your risk of heart attack.  Hh can be used as short hand for hiatal hernia. Hernias can be seen on ct chest/ abdomen.

Question 5

what is a ct cystogram?

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Cystogram: A cystogram is an x-ray of the bladder taken following instillation of iodine contrast into the bladder via catheter. A ct cystogram is the same but uses cat scan rather than plain x-ray for more detailed imaging.

Question 6

what is ct scan used for?

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Multiple indications: CT is very widely used in diagnosis, from evaluation of the nervous system to cardiac and lung pathology to abdominal diseases and even musculoskeletal assessments.

Question 7

what is a ct fistulagram?

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A CT of a fistula: Typically, a fistulogram is done by injecting contrast into a fistulous or sinus tract with fluroscopy to see where it goes.  If you inject the contrast and then do a ct, you've done a ct fistulogram.

Question 8

do ct scans detect glaucoma?

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No: Tonometry, a simple, painless procedure that measures your internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure), after numbing your eyes with drops is usually the initial screening test for adult glaucoma. Ct does not make the diagnosis though sometimes the side effects of glaucoma, such as retinal detachment, may be seen.

Question 9

what is eeg and ct?

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Two ways of looking: EEG looks at brain function by recording the electrical activity produced by the brain cells. CT looks at the anatomy of the body by using x-rays. A computer is able to transform the x-ray results into a 3d picture, allowing us to see body parts without having to do surgery.

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