May 7, 2024 · A computerized tomography scan, also called a CT scan, is a type of imaging that uses X-ray techniques to create detailed images of the body. It then uses a computer to create cross …

Brain CT scans allow for quick imaging of the brain and skull from different angles. This can help show issues such as bleeding, swelling or tumors. Brain CT scans are typically the first test done after …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan uses computerized tomography (CT) imaging to take pictures of the heart's arteries. It can detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. Calcium deposits can …

Jun 11, 2024 · Overview A computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram is an imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart. A CT coronary angiogram uses a powerful X-ray …

Apr 16, 2025 · A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that can help reveal the metabolic or biochemical function of the body's tissues and organs. The PET scan uses a radioactive …

A computerized tomography (CT) urogram is an imaging exam used to evaluate the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, bladder and the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidneys to …

Jan 5, 2024 · Overview A SPECT scan is a type of imaging test that uses a radioactive substance and a special camera to create 3D pictures. This test is also known as single-photon emission …

May 24, 2025 · Overview A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer anywhere in the body. This test is most often used to look for prostate cancer that spreads or comes back after …

Aug 26, 2025 · Dual CT scans also are helping Mayo Clinic radiologists better differentiate between two materials that traditionally appear similar, such as bone and calcium deposits. Despite the …

May 3, 2025 · It is the most accurate parathyroid imaging test available." Mayo Clinic colleagues recently reported the advantage of C-11 choline PET/CT in a study specifically evaluating a cohort of …