A CT scan (often called a CAT scan), is an examination that gives your physician a completely unobstructed look at organs and structures that cannot be seen clearly on conventional X-rays. A CT scan produces a cross-sectional image that basically shows a slice of the body in full, vibrant detail. The CT scan can show detailed images of all parts of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. A vast assortment of medical uses are possible with just a simple CT scan including, but not limited to, the detection of internal bleeding, infections and abnormal fluids, and for several other internal injuries.

Namely, the most recent and prominent use of a CT scan has been that of screening for calcium deposits within the coronary arteries of the heart (calcium scoring). It is now the newest and most effective weapon in the fight against heart disease.

The combination of a CT scanner and a high-speed computer produces a precise picture of the body, allowing the physician to see tissue and bone structure in fine detail. Be sure to ask your doctor about CT scans and Affiliated Medical of Dearborn.