Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two types of imaging procedures. They both create detailed images of the internal body ...

Computed tomography, commonly known as a CT scan, combines multiple X-ray images with the aid of a computer to produce cross-sectional views of the body.Cardiac CT is a heart-imaging test that ...

A CT scan (also called a CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of the body. Learn why a CT scan is performed and what to expect during one.

CT Cervical Spine Scan With Contrast. Contrast is a type of dye that the radiology nurse injects into your arm. They administer the dye through your vein in a process called intravenous (IV ...

If your chest, abdomen, or pelvis are being scanned, you may need to change into a hospital gown. If the exam will use IV contrast, an IV line will be placed by the CT technologist once the patient is ...

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Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet.