Types of Scans Flashcards
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X-Ray
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A type of scan that is used to visualize hard,bony structures and locate abnormally dense structures in the lungs.
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Computed tomography (CT)
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CTs hone their beam to a thin slice of the body by using X Rays and computer tech of the body.
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DSR
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Provides three dimensional images of the body or organs from any angle.
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Digital subtraction angiography(DSA)
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Provides an unobstructed view of diseased blood vessels..
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Positronemission tomography(PET)
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Excels in observing metabolic processes and brain activity.
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