A computerised tomography (CT) scanner uses X-rays & a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body. Image What is a CT scan & what is it used for? CT scans can sometimes be referred to as CAT scans, or computed tomography scans. CT scans produce detailed images of multiple structures inside the body, including the internal organs, blood vessels & bones. CT can be used to: Diagnose conditions – including damage to bones, injuries to internal organs, problems with blood flow, such as coronary artery disease, strokes & cancer. Guide further tests or treatments – for example, CT scans can help to determine the location, size & shape of a tumour before having radiotherapy, or allow a doctor to take a needle biopsy (where a small tissue sample is removed using a needle) or drain an abscess Monitor conditions– including checking the size of tumours during & after cancer treatment Relevant links Having a CT scan at the EIF QMRI Relevant Edinburgh Imaging publications 20 May 22. Featured Paper. Validation of a deep learning computer aided system for CT based lung nodule detection, classification, and growth rate estimation in a routine clinical population 18 Feb 22. Featured Paper. Thoracic aortic 18F-sodium fluoride activity and ischemic stroke in patients with established cardiovascular disease 18 Jan 22. Featured Paper. Association of lipoprotein(a) with atherosclerotic plaque progression 07 Jan 22. Featured Paper. Machine learning with 18F-sodium fluoride PET and quantitative plaque analysis on CT angiography for the future risk of myocardial infarction. 21 Oct 21. Featured Paper. MRI & CT coronary angiography in survivors of COVID-19 06 Oct 21. Featured Paper. Predicting post-stroke cognitive impairment using acute CT neuroimaging: A systematic review & meta-analysis 18 Feb 21. Featured Paper. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography assessment of aortic stenosis. 04 Feb 21. Featured Paper. Multi-national survey of current practice from imaging to treatment of atherosclerotic carotid stenosis. 14 Dec 20. Featured Paper. Coronary 18F-fluoride uptake & progression of coronary artery calcification. Please view all our publications, here This article was published on 2024-08-22