Computed Tomography (CT) combines the use of X-rays with the latest computer technology to create cross-sectional images of your body. As a result, CT is an ideal way to accurately view the size, shape and position of structures such as the lungs, liver, kidneys and other internal organs. The first CTs had a single imaging detector but now Multi-Detector technology has quickly become the new "gold standard". Our Toshiba Multi-Detector CT scanner is the first in the South Valley area. This CT scanner produces high-resolution images of any body part in just seconds. As compared with traditional single slice scanners, our machine has the following advantages:
- Much Faster Scan Times
- Enables scanning of the heart for coronary artery disease
- Breath-hold requirements are much shorter
- Better results with moving parts Much Higher Resolution
- Detect disease at a higher level of accuracy
- Images as thin as 0.5 mm can be reconstructed in 3D Lower IV Contrast Dose
- Significantly faster scan time requires less contrast
- A new dual cylinder injector coordinates a saline bolus with contrast administration, further lowering the contrast dose Lower Radiation Dose
- Multiple detectors reduces the radiation requirement
- Dose is changed in real time with respect to tissue density More Comfort
- Opening of the CT is larger
- Table weight limit has increased (500+ lbs)
