Department of Diagnostic Imaging
Location: Suite 026
Director: Kurt Meehan, R.T.
Appointments: 216-382-2853
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General Description
What to Expect
How to Prepare
About the Department of Diagnostic Imaging
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General Description
A CT Scan, also known as a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan combines x-rays with computer technology to produce a detailed, cross-sectional image of your body. A CT Scan lets the radiologist see the sizes, shapes and positions of organs, tissue, blood vessels and bones.
What to Expect
The process is painless. During the scan, you will lie on a padded table that moves through a donut-shaped structure while x-rays are taken to create images. Your doctor will receive a written report approximately 48 hours after the scan.
- Some CT Scans require preparation while others do not. It depends upon the body part being scanned. Please call the Diagnostic Imaging Department to determine whether or not preparation is required for your particular scan.
- You may be required to have a special blood test before your CT Scan. Please check with your doctor.
- If you are taking the drug GlucophageŽ, do not take it after midnight prior to your scan. You may begin taking it again 48 hours after the completion of the scan. A blood test may be ordered by your physician after the 48-hour period to determine that your renal function is normal. GlucophageŽ may then be restarted. Contact your physician if you have any questions.
- Because the CT unit does use radiation to produce images, please tell your doctor before the scan if you are pregnant.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment and bring the requisition provided by your physician.