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Cat Scan Resources Websites

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American Heart Association
American Heart Association site contains information on Computer Imaging/Tomography and the types of CT techniques.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is renowned for excellence in patient care, biomedical research, teaching and community service. This site contains information on CT Scan which includes definition, how and why the test is performed, preparation, and risks.

John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center - Healthy Directions
This website contains information CT Scan which includes an explanation of the procedure and what to do before and during the exam, tips for preparation of the exam and what to expect before, during, and after the exam.

Mayo Clinic
This site contains information on CT Scan which includes description, preparation, how it is done, what to expect, etc. Also contains illustrations and a video presentation.

MedicineNet.com
MedicineNet® is a network of US Board Certified Physicians and Allied Health Professionals. This website contains relevant and reliable doctor produced medical information on common procedures, diagnosis and tests. The site gives you information on Cat Scan which includes a definition of the procedure, how and why it is performed, preparation information and one click access to additional resources on the topic.

Medline Plus-CT Scan
Medline Plus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. This site contains a multimedia presentation (video) on CT Scans. You must have Macromedia Flash Player installed on your computer to view presentation.

Mercy Medical Center - Radiology Imaging
This website contains information on Cat Scan which includes an overview, why it is important, why it is done, and how CT Scanners work.

National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute web site contains information on CT Scan in a Q & A format. The site also gives use additional resources and links for additional information.

Radiology Channel
This website contain the most comprehensive radiology related consumer health information. The site was developed and is monitored by radiologist. The site contains information on CT Scans which includes an overview, indications, risks and potential complications, what happens during and after the procedure, and what are IV Contrast and no IV Contrast.

Radiology Info
Radiology Info is a website of radiology information for patients. This website contains information on the types of CT Scans. They include CT-Abdomen, CT-Angiography, CT-Body, CT-Chest, CT-Head, CT-Pediatrics, CT-Sinuses, CT-Spine, and CT-Colonography.

The Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center
The site contains information on CT Scan and what to do before, the day of, during, and after the test. The site also contains illustrations.

University of Virginia Health System: UVa Health Topics A to Z: Radiology
The site contains information on Cat Scan which includes what the test is and how is performed. The site also contains an illustration of the equipment.

Virtual Hospital: A Digital Library of Health Information
The website contains current and authoritative healthcare information for adult and pediatrics patients. This site contains information on Cat Scan which includes what the test is, how long it takes, why it is performed, , does it hurt, what is a CT Scanner, preparations, how it is performed, what if I am sick while in the scanner, and what to do after the test. The site also contains information on where to seek additional resources.