What is a 64-Slice CT Scanner?
The 64-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner at Lakeland (also known as a CAT scan), is a non-invasive test that offers more detail than previous CT scanners. This combines the use of computer technology and x-rays to produce detailed pictures of different parts of the body. This advanced technology enables physicians to better see disease and treat their patients sooner than before. The CT scanner takes multiple cross-sectional images or “slices” in order to get the best picture. The CT scan can be used to view internal organs (like the abdomen or lungs), soft tissue, blood vessels (like in the heart or legs), and bone.
