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Sacred Heart Hospital is the only hospital in
the region to offer the unique imaging
capabilities that only the Dual Source CT
scanner provides.

 

Dual Source CT
Information for patients and families

A new vision for hope
When the clarity of the Dual Source CT is combined with the expertise of our technologist, radiologist and physicians, a new vision for hope is created. Cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders can be seen—as they never have before—and diagnosed early and accurately.

 

How the Dual Source CT Scanner Works
The Dual Source CT consists of an examination table and a sophisticated scanning system that produces numerous X-ray beams and electronic detectors that rotate around you as the table moves through the scanner. A computer then generates extraordinarily precise cross-sectional images of your body.

Within minutes, a physician and radiologist can interpret the images with pinpoint accuracy to make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment.

 

The Benefits
This advanced imaging technology offers tremendous advantages including:

  • Faster scans
  • Less time in the radiology procedure room
  • Decreased radiation exposure
  • Decreased hospital stays
  • The elimination of the need for a biopsy or exploratory surgery in some cases
  • Unrivaled three-dimensional imaging quality enables physicians to detect tumors and malformations with absolute accuracy
  • Cancer can be detected early which means a better chance for survival

 

The Results
Because Dual Source CT scans allow physicians to see the inside of the body so precisely, many diseases can be diagnosed with accuracy in their beginning stages when treatment is the most successful. The Dual Source CT offers hope and saves lives.

 

Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to read a list of frequently asked questions about the Dual Source CT.

 

 

 

 
 
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