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Does a ct scan show internal bleeding if contrast is not used?
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Yes: Blood that gets outside of a blood vessel (bleeding) will appear "bright" on a ct scan even if contrast is not administered.
Answered 11/19/2018
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YES: Iv contrast is not necessary to detect bleeding on a ct scan.
Answered 11/5/2019
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