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CT Scan (CAT Scan) ‏

Justin Alex Gerstner P.1 AP. Psychology. CT Scan (CAT Scan) ‏. Overview. CT scans internal bone, organs, blood vessels and soft tissue Uses special x-ray equipment to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body. <- Liver Lungs ->.

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CT Scan (CAT Scan) ‏

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  1. Justin Alex Gerstner P.1 AP. Psychology CT Scan (CAT Scan)‏

  2. Overview • CT scans internal bone, organs, blood vessels and soft tissue • Uses special x-ray equipment to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body • <- Liver • Lungs ->

  3. Pros vs. Cons • Not So Good Things: • Slight chance of cancer via radiation. • Risky for pregnant mothers • very obese may not fit into opening of a CT unit • Good things: • Painless and accurate (more than x-rays)‏ • Fast and simple • Less expensive than MRI's.

  4. And For Your enjoyment...

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