This involves the use of a high-speed computed tomography (CT) scanner with very high speed and resolution. It can produce up to 64 images per rotation (360 degrees) in just 0.4 seconds. In other words, within 1 second, it can generate 160-170 X-ray images, making it suitable for examining the heart, which is constantly moving, with accuracy and clarity. It can assess the size of the heart, check the condition of the blood vessel walls for any narrowing or blockage, and diagnose pathological conditions such as examining the brain, skull, limb bones, spine, and all abdominal organs such as the liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and for women, the uterus and ovaries, and for men, the bladder and prostate gland to detect tumors, cysts, stones, or inflammation in various organs, as well as the spread of cancer cells.
Special Examinations Using High-Speed Computed Tomography
- Examination of the amount of calcium deposits in the coronary artery walls to assess the risk of vascular and heart disease (Coronary artery calcification)
- Examination of abnormalities in the coronary arteries and heart function (Coronary CT angiography and cardiac function)
- Examination of blood vessels in various parts of the body (CT Angiography), such as the carotid arteries, brain, chest and abdominal cavities, and in the arms and legs
- Screening for cancer in high-risk groups before symptoms appear, such as lung cancer in smokers (Low dose CT Screening Lung cancer) and colon examination (CT Colonography)
