CAT Scan

CAT is an abbreviation for computerized axial tomography. Computer-assisted tomography is a diagnostic tool which uses x-ray to generate detailed images of "slices" of the body. In a CT scan, the patient lies still on a table while the s-ray source and sensors/detectors rotate around the patient and the table moves horizontally. Thus, x-ray data is collected from the multiple angles. Computers process the x-ray data in order to generate detailed, composite images of the relevant "slices" of the body.
CT scans are sare-the radiation dose for a brain CT scan is comparable to the dose used for dental x-rays. Because CT scans reveal the exact shape and location of soft tissues as well as bone, computed tomography is useful in diagnosing a number of conditions. CT scans can help diagnose

• Tumors in internal organs, particularly brain tumors
• Brain hemorrhage
• Effects of head injury
• Infection of the brain, such as encephalitis

Our office uses a GE LightSpeed multi-row sensor scanner. Our scanner's speed adds to patient comfort because you won't have to hold your breath as long.

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