CT SCAN AT BHU OFFERS REMARKABLY FAST AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS
Highly advanced CT scan by BHU is backed by fast and non-invasive imaging technique that helps patients save time as well as money. This time tested and versatile medical imaging procedure can be of great help in addressing medical emergencies since doctors can quickly identify extent and precise location of internal injuries and bleeding.
CT scanning can save lives of patients who have met with accidents and are in need of a reliable and non invasive method to help doctors plan for the course of treatment.
CT scan- brief insights
CT or CAT scanning is a medical test used for assisting radiologists and surgeons to arrive at a precise diagnosis of the underlying medical condition. It generates cross sectional images of body’s internal structures that can be integrated together using special software for generating three dimensional images.
Images that are generated by CT scanning method are able to provide extremely valuable details as compared with traditional X-ray technique. In addition, CT images can be obtained on a DVD or CD or can also be communicated via email to expedite the process of diagnosis.
Apart from its use in medical emergencies, CT scan at BHU is also proving to be a valuable diagnostic tool for easy and instant diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, or appendicitis among others.
Common applications of CT scanning
As already mentioned CT scan at BHU is an advanced medical imaging method to provide immediate diagnostic assistance to doctors for treating patients who have met with accidents or are suffering from internal injuries and bleeding.
It also provides the most reliable images of pelvis, abdomen, and chest cavities in the form cross sectional views to locate presence or even absence of a suspected abnormality. Patients with difficulty in breathing, severe pain in abdomen or chest and any other acute symptom can be immediately examined by using CT scan.
Medical conditions involving injuries to spine, feet or hands are diagnosed with greater precision and efficiency with help of CT scan at BHU. Radiologists are able to view all supporting structures including tissues, vessels, and muscles for a dependable diagnosis.
Vascular diseases can be life threatening if these are not diagnosed and treated early. Delay in treatment can often result in serious conditions such as stroke or kidney failure.
Pulmonary embolism and many other conditions involve presence of a blood clot that disrupts normal functioning of the organ or system. CT scanning is highly valuable diagnostic tool to instantly diagnose these conditions so that doctors can initiate necessary treatment without losing precious time.
Treatment or diagnosis of cancer is one of the most important applications of CT scanning. The primary stage in diagnosing a patient with cancer commonly involves confirming presence of a tumor or overgrowth. This tumor is further examined for malignancy by performing biopsy examination.
CT scanning helps examine broad range of cancers including cancers of pancreas, kidneys, ovaries, and liver among others.
Thanks to the state of the art technology, CT scan at BHU can perform scanning of large areas of body within fraction of a second.
