CT (Computerized Tomography) Scans
With CT scan, the X-ray beam moves in a circle around the body. This allows for many different views of the same organ or structure and provides much greater detail. The X-ray information is sent to a computer which interprets the X-ray data and displays it in two-dimensional form on a monitor. CT scans may be done with or without contrast.
Diagnoses these conditions:
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
- Brain Tumors
- Cerebral Aneurysms
- Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease)
- Headaches
- Movement Disorders (Parkinson's Disease)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorders (Myasthenia Gravis)
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