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Is cat scan an acronym?
CAT scan used to be short for Computerized Axial Tomography. Think of this as using computers to map the body in the axial plane. (axial is a direction that the image is processed in). The newer machines not only do axial but also multiple other imaging planes (coronal,sagital,biplane,multi plane,etc.) So now they dropped the "axial" and just call it CT scan short for Computerized Tomography.
What do computed tomography scans do?
CT scans are used to image a wide variety of body structures and internal organs.
Do Not Eat Before CT Imaging Sessions?
If your doctor tells you not to eat before your CT imaging session, it is very important that you do not disregard this order. The CT will make an image of the inside of your body so that your doctor can see what is wrong with you. In order for this image to be correct, to really show what the issue is, it is important that you do not do anything to interfere with it.
Can you drink water before a CT scan?
No. The doctor will ask you to urinate during the CT scan itself in order to get an accurate image.
What does a CT scan give you?
A CT scan gives a 3D report of any normal or abnormalities in the internal organs scanned through a computerized system called Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT).
Which CT scan is suitable for brain scan?
AXIAL
Is cat scan an acronym?
CAT scan used to be short for Computerized Axial Tomography. Think of this as using computers to map the body in the axial plane. (axial is a direction that the image is processed in). The newer machines not only do axial but also multiple other imaging planes (coronal,sagital,biplane,multi plane,etc.) So now they dropped the "axial" and just call it CT scan short for Computerized Tomography.
What do computed tomography scans do?
CT scans are used to image a wide variety of body structures and internal organs.
Do Not Eat Before CT Imaging Sessions?
If your doctor tells you not to eat before your CT imaging session, it is very important that you do not disregard this order. The CT will make an image of the inside of your body so that your doctor can see what is wrong with you. In order for this image to be correct, to really show what the issue is, it is important that you do not do anything to interfere with it.
What does Cat in Catscan means?
CAT scan - Computed Axial Tomography. Usually called "CT scan" now, as the images can be axial, sagittal or coronal/frontal.
What is computed axial tomography?
Computerized axial tomography (CAT) is a radiologic imaging modality that uses computer processing to generate an image of the tissue density in a "slice" as thin as 1 to 10 mm in thickness through the patient's body.
What procedures assist diagnosis of esophageal cancer?
Radiography, endoscopy, computerized axial tomography (CT scan), and ultrasonography
What is another name for CT scans?
Computed tomography is also known as computerized axial tomography or CAT scan
How does image noise relate to pitch in CT?
same
Can you drink water before a CT scan?
No. The doctor will ask you to urinate during the CT scan itself in order to get an accurate image.
what is Full form of cat scan?
if this helps , I'm not sure it will but ct stands for computed tomography Computerized Axial Tomography
Difference between CAT scan and cat scan with contrast?
A CAT scan is actually just an acronysm of the actual name of the test. CAT used to stand for Computerized Axial Tomography ( which is a fancy way of saying you use computers to to form images or slices of the anatomy) (the Axial stands for the plane of the image in relationship to the body) Think of slicing the body from end to end like a loaf of bread. This has been shortened over the years to just CT scan or Computerized Tomography. ( the CT scanner now takes different angles of imaging and is no longer just axial imaging). Contrast is something put into the body thru injection, by swallowing, or both to give the pictures a "contrast" to what it normaly looks like, and gives us a way of pulling out certain aspects of the image to see some things better. So what it comes down to is a CT scan is still the same either way but your doctor may order it with contrast, without contrast, or both depending on what he needs to see.
