Category: CT

How a Chest CT Scan Helps Your Doctor Diagnose Lung Symptoms

If you have been experiencing shortness of breath, pain or discomfort that your doctor thinks may be related to your lungs, he or she may order a chest CT scan. What is a...

May 18, 2017 – 2 min read

Body Imaging: MRI vs CT Scan

If you have never had a body imaging scan like a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test or a computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT) scan, you may have questions about the difference between...

May 4, 2017 – 2 min read
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Abdominal CT Scan Prep

Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate pictures of your abdomen, and the prep for this type of scan is critically important. These images help your physician make an accurate...

December 22, 2016 – 3 min read

NEED AN MRI OR CT? EXPLORE OPTIONS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY

American Health Imaging Examines Your Choices With deductibles skyrocketing higher and higher, it’s time for patients to get smart and do a little bit of shopping. Diagnostic imaging such as MRI and CT...

July 13, 2015 – 2 min read