Computed Tomography

Computed tomography (CT)—sometimes called CAT scan—uses special x-ray equipment to obtain image data from different angles around the body, then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross-section of body tissues and organs.

CT imaging is particularly useful because it can show several types of tissue with great clarity, including brain, spine, lungs, heart, abdominal and pelvic organs, muscles and bones.  Occasionally, intravenous contrast agent (X-ray dye) may be needed to improve the ability to see certain structures.  CT therefore is an important imaging tool to help your doctor diagnose a wide variety of disease states.  Although CT requires the use of X-radiation, NRG adheres to a strict policy of ALARA (as low as reasonbly acceptable) radiation dose and has pledged to image gently.

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