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Like all x-ray imaging technologies, in the CT scan, the patient receives a dose of radiation in the x-ray range of the spectrum. Compared to simple 2D x-ray images, one would call this a CT scan a high radiation technique. As with all such technologies, the exposure decreases as the technology improves and it is considerably lower now than a decade or two ago. While a single CT scan is not considered dangerous, it would not be considered wise to have a hundred of them. And, as with all radiation, the risk is not zero and it becomes a matter of opinion as to what is an acceptable level of risk.
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Can CT-Scan of fingers be taken?
Yes. You can CT any part of the body. What the problem is and what is being looked for would influence whether a CT or another type of scan would be suitable, however.
What is name given to scan interior structure of human body?
CT Scan. Ultra sound. Xray.
Which machine is used to take sectional images of the body?
Ct scan
What does CT stand for medically?
You might be referring to CT scan, which is another name for CAT scan used to show human body in various slices using X-ray.
How long does it take for the ct scan dye to leave your body?
48 hours
Can you smoke before a ct scan?
Can I smoke before ct scan
What medications should not be taken after a Contrast CT Scan?
There are no generally contraindicated medications after a contrast enhanced Ct Scan.
Preparation for a ct scan abdomen?
should you eat before having a ct scan of the chest and abdomen
What is the computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane?
CT scan
What do computed tomography scans do?
CT scans are used to image a wide variety of body structures and internal organs.
What does CT scan stand for?
cat scan
What is the medical term meaning process of taking a series of x-rays of an organ in depth?
Computerized tomography (or CT scan or CT or CAT scan) is the medical term meaning process of taking a series of x-rays of a body part or area in depth.
