Hello, I am Dr. Tansui.“I was told there is a shadow on my pancreas. Can a CT scan tell if it is cancer?”“I was told to get a contrast-enhanced CT, but is the contrast agent safe?”“If the CT scan says ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

Although CT is a relatively recent technology, there have been great improvements in the equipment. The early, slow "Step and Scan" machines required long image acquisition times, resulting in a ...

When addressing the serious concern of colon cancer, many people wonder about the effectiveness of standard imaging tools like the CT (Computed Tomography) scan. The direct answer is yes, a CT scan ...