CT Scan

CT scanning—sometimes called CAT scanning—is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. CT imaging combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body. These cross-sectional images of the area being studied can then be examined on a computer monitor or printed. CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than regular x-ray exams.

East Alabama Health has state-of-the-art CT scanners, including a 64-slice CT scanner that can provide scans of the heart, making the diagnosis of some heart conditions much less invasive than with other methods.