Thanks to CT scanning (computed tomography, often called a “CAT” scan) doctors can view a “slice” of the human body painlessly. Often used to diagnose life-threatening conditions and issues like cancer, blood clots, infections, lung and liver disease, head and spine injuries and internal bleeding, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center includes CT scans among the variety of diagnostic tools we use to give patients of all ages a clear picture of illness and injury.

The 64-slice CT scanner improves both the speed and accuracy of imaging results, producing crisp, detailed images of the body in just seconds, enabling physicians to detect and treat diseases at an early stage. This technology can be used for advanced diagnostic applications such as cardiac scoring, virtual endoscopy, high-resolution lung scanning and precise radiotherapy planning for cancer patients.

CT scanning offers benefits for heart patients by providing a clear view of the coronary arteries. CT scans provide a non-invasive alternative to traditional cardiac catheterization – a quicker and comfortable diagnostic test for determining a patient’s cardiovascular health, without the downtime associated with more invasive procedures.

Trauma patients also benefit from the speed and accuracy of the 64-slice CT scanner. Using this technology, a trauma patient can be scanned from head to toe in a matter of seconds to determine if there are any internal injuries that require immediate attention.