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Credit: iStock NIBIB-funded researchers have developed an image reconstruction technique to more efficiently triage patients who present with symptoms of a stroke. [nibib.nih.gov]

Web page review process: This Web page is reviewed regularly by a physician with expertise in the medical area presented and is further reviewed by committees from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology [radiologyinfo.org]

• Internal Bleeding

  […] and internal bleeding guide procedures, such as surgeries and biopsies monitor the effectiveness of treatments for certain medical conditions, including cancer and heart disease The test is minimally invasive and can be conducted quickly. [healthline.com]

  Internal bleeding. Healthcare providers can also see organs and tissues on X-rays. But on X-rays, body structures appear to overlap, making it difficult to see everything. The CT scan shows spaces between organs for a clearer view. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

  […] injuries and internal bleeding More Information Abdominal aortic aneurysm Acoustic neuroma Acromegaly Acute coronary syndrome Acute kidney failure Acute lymphocytic leukemia Acute sinusitis Addison's disease Adult Still's disease Alcoholic hepatitis [mayoclinic.org]

• Pain

  Ankylosing spondylitis Anthrax Aortic aneurysm Aortic dissection Aphasia Appendicitis ARDS Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis Arteriovenous fistula Arteriovenous malformation Arthritis Asbestosis Ascariasis Aspergillosis Asthma Ataxia Atelectasis Back pain [mayoclinic.org]

  If you have a hard time staying still, are very nervous, anxious, or in pain, you may find a CT exam stressful. The technologist or nurse, under the direction of a doctor, may offer you some medication to help you tolerate the CT exam. [radiologyinfo.org]

  This can cause swelling and pain in your hand or arm but it’s rare. Kidney problems There is a small risk that the contrast medium can affect your kidneys. Your radiographer checks your most recent blood test results before your scan. [cancerresearchuk.org]

• Inflammation

  A CT scan can reveal a tumor in the abdomen, and any swelling or inflammation in nearby internal organs. It can show any lacerations of the spleen, kidneys, or liver. [medicalnewstoday.com]

• Pneumonia

  A CT scan is better suited to cancer, pneumonia, abnormal chest x-rays, bleeding in the brain, especially after an injury. A brain tumor is more clearly visible on MRI. [medicalnewstoday.com]

  It can image the lungs in order to reveal the presence of tumors, pulmonary embolisms (blood clots), excess fluid, and other conditions such as emphysema or pneumonia. [nibib.nih.gov]

  In pediatric patients, CT imaging is often used to evaluate: lymphoma neuroblastoma kidney tumors congenital malformations of the heart, kidneys and blood vessels cystic fibrosis complications of acute appendicitis complications of pneumonia inflammatory [radiologyinfo.org]

• Nausea

  If you have an iodine allergy, contrast may cause nausea or vomiting, sneezing, itching, or hives. If you absolutely must be given such contrast, your doctor may give you antihistamines (such as Benadryl) or steroids before the test. [medlineplus.gov]

  Consuming only clear liquids helps prevent nausea when you receive the contrast dye. You can generally have broth, tea or black coffee, strained fruit juices, plain gelatin and soft drinks, like ginger ale. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

• Vomiting

  If you have an iodine allergy, contrast may cause nausea or vomiting, sneezing, itching, or hives. If you absolutely must be given such contrast, your doctor may give you antihistamines (such as Benadryl) or steroids before the test. [medlineplus.gov]

  […] headaches Chronic exertional compartment syndrome Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Chronic sinusitis Churg-Strauss syndrome Cirrhosis Colon cancer Concussion Cough headaches Craniopharyngioma Craniosynostosis Crohn's disease Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Cyclic vomiting [mayoclinic.org]

• Constipation

  It might make you constipated. Your first couple of bowel motions will be white, but there are no other side effects. CT colonography You might have a very detailed scan of the bowel called a CT colonography (or virtual colonoscopy). [cancerresearchuk.org]

• Heart Disease

  Greenstick fractures Growth plate fractures Hairy cell leukemia Headaches in children Heart disease Heart murmurs Herniated disk Hip fracture Hirsutism Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease) Hurthle cell cancer Hydrocele Hypercalcemia Indigestion Inflammatory [mayoclinic.org]

  If you have a condition like cancer, heart disease, emphysema, or liver masses, CT scans can spot it or help doctors see any changes. They show internal injuries and bleeding, such as those caused by a car accident. [webmd.com]

  disease The test is minimally invasive and can be conducted quickly. [healthline.com]

  Heart disease. Blood clots. Bowel disorders (blockages, Crohn's disease). Brain and spinal cord diseases or injuries. Internal bleeding. Healthcare providers can also see organs and tissues on X-rays. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

  A CT scan of the heart may be ordered when various types of heart disease or abnormalities are suspected. CT can also be used to image the head in order to locate injuries, tumors, clots leading to stroke, hemorrhage, and other conditions. [nibib.nih.gov]

• Kidney Failure

  In some patients, contrast agents may cause allergic reactions, or in rare cases, temporary kidney failure. [nibib.nih.gov]

  failure Acute lymphocytic leukemia Acute sinusitis Addison's disease Adult Still's disease Alcoholic hepatitis Alzheimer's disease Amnesia Anal cancer Angina Ankylosing spondylitis Anthrax Aortic aneurysm Aortic dissection Aphasia Appendicitis ARDS Arteriosclerosis [mayoclinic.org]

  failure or even death. [radiologyinfo.org]

• Seizure

  […] fibrosis Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary valve stenosis Rectovaginal fistula Recurrent breast cancer Residual limb pain Retinoblastoma Rett syndrome Ruptured spleen Sacroiliitis Salivary gland tumors Sarcoidosis Schizophrenia Sciatica Scrotal masses Seizures [mayoclinic.org]

• Headache

  Spinal cord injury Spinal stenosis Sprained ankle Stomach cancer Stroke Swollen lymph nodes Syringomyelia Tapeworm infection Tension headache Testicular cancer Thoracic aortic aneurysm Throat cancer Thrombophlebitis Thumb arthritis Thunderclap headaches [mayoclinic.org]

Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

[…] you need to check how well treatment is working as part of your follow up after treatment Preparation for a CT scan Some CT scans need special preparation beforehand. [cancerresearchuk.org]

Leveraging CT images to guide treatments for COVID-19 and beyond: Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used with medical imaging, such as CT, to help improve diagnoses and guide treatment decisions. [nibib.nih.gov]

The costs for specific medical imaging tests, treatments and procedures may vary by geographic region. [radiologyinfo.org]

It helps diagnose medical conditions, for example when someone has internal injuries in an accident, and helps doctors plan medical treatment. [healthdirect.gov.au]

These datasets contribute to the development of algorithms for detection, prognosis, and optimization of therapy in acute COVID-19 patients and have the potential to contribute to the understanding of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC, [nibib.nih.gov]

If using contrast is absolutely necessary, your doctor may treat you with steroids or other medications to help prevent an allergic reaction. [healthline.com]

If the patient is a child, a parent or adult might be allowed to stand or sit nearby, but they will have to wear a lead apron to prevent radiation exposure. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Consuming only clear liquids helps prevent nausea when you receive the contrast dye. You can generally have broth, tea or black coffee, strained fruit juices, plain gelatin and soft drinks, like ginger ale. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Clinical trials Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions. Jan. 06, 2022 [mayoclinic.org]

Unlike MRI, an implanted medical device of any kind will not prevent you from having a CT scan. CT imaging provides real-time imaging, making it a good tool for guiding needle biopsies and needle aspirations. [radiologyinfo.org]