High-speed computed tomography can scan patients up to 128 slices per 1 rotation, taking less than 0.4 seconds. Thus, the physical examination with CT SCAN provides a sharper and more detailed photograph. This technology has a radiation reduction program of up to 82% for safety. Even pediatric patients can SCAN and the examination is faster until they can examine organs that are constantly moving like the heart. The resulting photograph is a 3D image that is sharper. A photograph can be viewed in different planes, including visualization similar to endoscopic examination to diagnose various diseases as follows:
- Brain tissue abnormalities (Brain CT)
- Abnormalities of abdominal organs (Abdominal CT)
- Abnormalities examined from Bones in different parts of the body
- Coronary Calcium Score
- Early tumors in the lung tissue
- Coronary CT Angiography (CTA)
CT Scan 128 Slice for Coronary Artery Examination
Since the heart is constantly moving, examination of the heart or coronary arteries is therefore more difficult than examining other organs. Computerized tomography with very high speed can examine coronary arteries by injecting contrast media into the veins in the arm. Then, the machine is set to scan the contrast media to examine the severity of the CAD as well as the amount of limestone or fat to plan the treatment that is suitable for the patient.
For the examination of the coronary arteries with CT Scan 128 Slice, does it take a long time? Does it hurt? or is it dangerous?
The examination of coronary arteries with CT SCAN 128 SLICE takes only 9 seconds, but it may take 30 minutes to 1 hour to prepare. The cardiologist will assess the patient. Medicines are given to slow the heart rate slightly. Vasodilators may be given to obtain a sharp photograph and the most accurate diagnosis. The patient will not feel any pain. This is considered a safe test.
High-speed computed tomography assists the doctor to diagnose various diseases from head to toe more efficiently and faster in examining intensive care patients, emergency patients, and pediatric patients while lower radiation than older models for coronary artery examination is achieved. Compared to cardiac catheterization, CT SCAN also reduces costs for patients since patients don’t have to admit to the hospital.
