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CT Procedures Offered at GMC
What is a CT scan?
CT at GMC
Advantages of CT at GMC
Preparing for your CT
What to Expect?
Finding out the Results
To Schedule your CT at GMC
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CT Procedures Offered:

Some of our CT procedures include, exams of the: We also provide CT Angiography of the following: We perform CT Screenings of the:
  • Abdomen/Pelvis
  • Chest
  • Head
  • Sinus (coronal and axial)
  • Neck
  • Spine - Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar
  • Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity
  • Head
  • Coronary Arteries with
  • Calcium Score
  • Neck
  • Abdomen/Pelvis
  • (Renals/AAA)
  • Chest
  • Upper Extremity and Lower
  • Extremity
  • Coronary Arteries with or without Calcium Score
  • Lung


What Is A CT Scan?

Computed Tomography is an imaging procedure that uses special x-ray equipment to obtain three dimensional pictures of the body.

CAT scan or computerized axial tomography is another term used for the same procedure. Contrast agents are used to provide more acute visibility of the images taken.

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CT at GMC

The new SOMATOM CT provides high performance imaging capabilities for the finest image quality while reducing radiation exposure to the patient. The
SOMATOM Sensation Open has a larger gantry opening compared to other CT scanners. This allows scanning of virtually all patients regardless of
their size and provides optimal patient comfort by eliminating the closed-in feeling, which patients sometimes associate with CT scanning. Our new CT scanners multi-slice CT imaging on a routine basis leads to more accurate diagnosis while also reducing examination time. It allows us to take care of our patients in the best way and in a patient friendly environment.

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Advantages Of CT at GMC

  • Bariatric scanner holds up to 615 lbs.
  • By utilizing powerful, advanced applications, the Sensation 40 can routinely image the smallest pathology and finest anatomical structures in just a few seconds.
  • The optimized workflow enhances clinical performance while maintaining patient focus and comfort.
  • The Sensation 40 allows for the lowest possible radiation dose due to Siemens CARE solutions. CARE Dose 4D automatically adjusts the tube current in real-time to reduce dose up to 66%, while maintaining optimal image quality.
  • The Sensation 40 uses computer-assisted reading tools to enable early detection, fast evaluation and precise follow-up of malignant disease.

Advantages Of The 64-slice:

  • By utilizing powerful advanced applications, the Sensation 64 can routinely image the smallest pathology and finest anatomical structures in just a few seconds.
  • The optimized workflow enhances clinical performance while maintaining patient focus and comfort. The Sensation 64 allows for the lowest possible radiation dose due to Siemens CARE solutions. CARE Dose 4D automatically adjusts the tube current in real-time to reduce radiation dose up to 66%, while maintaining optimal image quality.
  • The Sensation 64 uses computer-assisted reading tools to enable early detection, fast evaluation, and precise follow-up of malignant disease.
  • A broad menu of technology options permits exams in many areas of medical expertise, including: colon, lungs, brain, heart, blood vessels, eyes, bones and mouth.
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Finding Out Your Results

The radiologists analyzes the images and sends a report of the diagnosis to your referring doctor, who will then discuss the results of the CT examination
with you.

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To Schedule Your CT at GMS

To schedule an exam or procedure, contact Scheduling at (678) 312-3444.

To learn more about our locations or to schedule an appointment visit our Locations & Contacts page.


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Preparing For Your CT

To ensure optimal results are obtained, your cooperation is required. Talk with your physician about how to prepare for your examination.

A few general tips:

  • CT of head and neck: please remove all jewelry, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aids and dentures or leave them at home.
  • CT of the abdominal: please ask your physician how many hours prior to the exam you should
    refrain from eating or drinking.
  • It is very important to let your physician know if you have had previous allergic reactions to a contrast medium or iodine or if you have asthma.
  • If you have diabetes or take medication: Please inform the Technologist. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant.



What To Expect?

During the examination you will be lying on a comfortable patient table (usually on your back). This table will then slowly move you through the opening of the examination unit called the gantry. Your CT Technologist will give you instructions, if necessary.

As with conventional X-ray examinations, you will not feel the acquisition of CT images at all; you will only hear a low whirring noise. The patient table will move slightly during the entire examination. The detailed images produced by the CT aid the radiologist in diagnosing the presence or absence of disease in your body.

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