cat vs ct? same thing? are cat scans and ct scans the same
Jan 5, 2019 · Yes, : Yes, cat scans and ct scans are the same thing. The acronym cat stands for computed axial tomography and ct stands for computed tomography. The terms can be used …
Is an mrcp better than a ct scan in detecting pancreatic cancer?
Mar 12, 2020 · Fluctuating lipase numbers, negative mrcp, ercp, CT scan. Numbers mainly normal but sometimes elevated for no reason. Lung cancer? My daughter aged 8 years has …
which is best chest ct vs chest mri? - HealthTap
Jul 28, 2012 · It depends: Chest ct is more commonly used to evaluate the lungs, blood vessels, bones, and soft tissues. Chest mri, which takes longer to perform, is typically reserved for …
ultrasound vs ct scan for gallstones - HealthTap
My hida scan was 35%. the ultrasound shows possible few very tiny gallstones. the ct scan was normal with some intermittent gb symptoms. should i get the gbremoved? 7 doctors weighed …
what is the difference between mri and a cat scan? | HealthTap
Mar 5, 2013 · MRI vs. CT: A ct (or cat) scan uses xrays and special computers to image the body. An MRI uses a combination of strong and weak magnets, radiofrequency coils and special …
mammogram vs cat scan - HealthTap
Ive had 2 ct scans 4 years apart and 2 x-rays also 4 years apart plus 4 mammograms is this too much radiation in my lifetime? so very scared of radiation cancer
what will a ct scan of chest show vs a chest x-ray? - HealthTap
Jan 5, 2019 · CT is more sensitive: Regarding the lungs, ct is more sensitive in detection of pulmonary nodules and masses. If done with contrast, ct can also detect vascular issues like …
Which one has the most radiation mri, x-ray or a cat scan?
Jul 16, 2018 · 2 ct scan 1 mri 4 mammograms and 2 X-rays in my lifetime is this a safe amount of radiation? Worried about cancer also have been in infrared sauna I did head ct scan 10 years …
What is the difference between a ct and a ct angiogram?
Jul 22, 2018 · Timing. : Both studies are CT scans. Conventional CT , if contrast is used, takes images once the dye has made its way into the soft tissues and organs of the body. CTA takes …
I am claustrophobic and can not get through a ct scan?
Sep 7, 2017 · Usually no problem: It is unusual to have claustrophobia with a ct scan. Unlike the MRI scanner, the ct scanner has a shorter and wider tube and the table where you lie on …