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ACTC Health | Learn the Difference: PET Scan vs CT Scan

https://actchealth.com/blogs/5-ways-a-ct-scan-is-different-from-a-pet-scan<br><br>Discover the distinction between PET scans and CT scans at ACTC Health. Find out how both diagnostic imaging techniques can help in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions. Gain insights into the advantages, limitations, and uses of PET scans and CT scans. Make informed decisions about your healthcare with ACTC Health's comprehensive guide.

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ACTC Health | Learn the Difference: PET Scan vs CT Scan

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  1. a c t i o n s o n l y t a k e n w i t h d o c t o r ' s r e ACTC Health 5 WAYS A CT SCAN IS DIFFERENT FROM A PET SCAN 5 WAYS A CT SCAN IS DIFFERENT FROM A PET SCAN 5 WAYS A CT SCAN IS DIFFERENT FROM A PET SCAN ACTC Health

  2. What is a CT Scan? A CT scan or computerized tomography scan is a type of medical imaging test that uses X- rays to create detailed, cross- sectional images of different organs of the body. It can also be used to guide biopsies or other procedures to obtain a tissue sample for analysis.

  3. Advantages of CT Scan High resolution Fast and non- invasive Versatile Widely available

  4. Disadvantages of CT Scan It is done using X-rays, which expose the patient to a small amount of radiation. Although the risk of harm from this radiation is very low, it can increase over time, especially for patients requiring multiple scans.

  5. What is a PET Scan? A PET scan or positron emission tomography is a common medical imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer. This test reveals the metabolic or biochemical functions of tissues and organs in a clearer and more precise way.

  6. Advantages of a PET Scan It is highly sensitive and can detect even small tumors or abnormalities that may be missed by other types of imaging tests.

  7. Disadvantages of PET Scan Radiation exposure: This procedure uses radioactive tracers, which expose the patient to small amounts of radiation which are not considered harmful. Although the risk of harm from this radiation is very low, it can add up over time, especially for patients who require multiple PET scans over a shorter period of time.

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