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.

You will probably not need to change out of your street clothes. Once in the scanning room, you will lie flat on a table that slides into the scanner. During the procedure, the scanner will come close ...

Doctors have developed a new five-minute procedure to scan the blood vessels which offers hope for claustrophobic patients unable to tolerate the conventional longer test. The research is presented ...

Operation of the Siemens MRI scanner requires approval by the directors and the operations manager of the facility under all circumstances. The following training policy has been established to ...

A few years ago, after six weeks of ruthless back pain, I saw an orthopedist, hoping for a relieving jab of steroids. When he suggested an MRI, I was pleased at his thoroughness. I wasn’t quite as ...

Your doctor may recommend a liver ultrasound to check for signs of liver disease, and knowing what to expect can help put you at ease. A liver ultrasound is one of a few tests your doctor can order if ...

DANIEL ISLAND, SC (WCSC) - Your body fat, muscle, and overall body composition all play in role in athletics and how you play your game. Now a cutting-edge x-ray procedure is being used to help ...