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 …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the arteries and …

Learn about brain CT scans at Mayo Clinic, including their purpose, procedure, and what to expect during the test.

Jun 11, 2024 · A CT coronary angiogram also is different from a test called a CT coronary calcium scan. A CT coronary angiogram looks for buildups of plaque and other substances in the coronary artery …

May 24, 2025 · A PSMA PET scan is one of many tests that can look for signs that the cancer has spread. Other imaging tests include bone scans, CT scans, MRI scans and other types of PET …

May 10, 2024 · This type of scan also can detect radioactive compounds taken up by a tumor. Ga-DOTATATE PET scanning. This newer imaging test isn't widely offered. Ga-DOTATATE PET …

Jul 9, 2025 · Virtual colonoscopy is a less invasive way to check for cancer of the colon. Virtual colonoscopy also is known as screening CT colonography. Unlike a traditional colonoscopy, which …

Feb 7, 2024 · Doctors recommend lung CT scans to look for signs of lung cancer in current and former heavy smokers. Find out what to expect during lung cancer screening.

Nov 11, 2025 · A thorough physical exam, including an ear exam, is often the first step in acoustic neuroma diagnosis and treatment. An acoustic neuroma, now called vestibular schwannoma, may be …

Overview 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 …