Diagnostic Imaging - Jerudong Park Medical Centre

What is CT ScanningCT (Computerised Tomography or ComputedTomography) scanning, which is also known as CATscanning, is an advanced scan of cross-sectionalimages of the whole body such as head, chest,abdomen and spine as well other small body parts.MULTI-SLICE(64-SLICE)CT SCANNINGOffering New Levels of Excellence in CTThe SOMATOM Sensation 64-Slice CT Scannertakes scanning to new levels, employing the latestand fastest technology to create clear, detailedimages of your body that will help your doctormake the best diagnosis and treatment for you.Other capabilities include the ability to performpQCT (osteoporosis evaluation) and dental CT (dentalimplants).The 64-slice CT scanner obtains 64 slices perrotation with unmatched sharpness, detail, clarityand speed. With this scanner, patients will be able toexperience a more comfortable and shorterexamination. Patients will also benefit from thesuperior diagnostic imaging quality that can helpdetect many diseases and conditions earlier (includingheart disease), leading to a faster and more effectivetreatment.While the traditional method of identifyingheart disease has been cardiac catheterisation,the 64-slice CT scanning enables physicians tovisualise a patient’s arteries without the potentialcomplications associated with more invasiveRadiology Multi-Slice (64-slice) CT Scanning • 17