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For preliminary detection of any blockages, should we go for CT ANGIOGRAM as it is non invasive or should we go for conventional angiography ? Plz advise.

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It all depends on purpose of angiography, If a patient who already has heart problems or have risk factors for heart disease like Diabetes, hypertension, Smoking should undergo conventional angiograph ...  Read More

Is HRCT lungs and Spiral CT same??? Both scan done with single breath holds?aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Both are different ...  Read More

My father who is 61 year old has been adviced Angiography by the physician. Which one should be better option - Conventional Angiography Or CT Angiography?

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Both angiography have got same cost and same radiation. First of all I would like you to say that you should avoid any such investigation in current scenario of Corona until unless very much needed. I ...  Read More

My doc diagnosed me with Minimal Bronchiectasis and Emphysema based in CT film .. But the CT report said Normal study.. Am confused whom to believe.

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First usg report Impression:(2020) Small size of liver hemangioma and all others are normal. Contrast CT scan report:(2020) All is normal. Normal liver. There is no hemangioma in liver. Last usg report: (21/01/2024) Grade 1 fatty liver chnages with small Size of liver hemangioma. Liver size is normal. Which is happening here?[ Ct vs Usg. ]

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Hi, I understand your concern. CT is the most accurate here. ...  Read More

Ultrasound or CT scan which one can detect exact size of kidney stone. Which one is more accurate? Can anyone please let me know.

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Both are good imaging techniques. CT exposes you tot of X rays. Ultrasound does not expose you to X rays. As far as further management is concerned both are equally good. In short we may get better ...  Read More

I have done ct scan PNS and impedance audiometry, puteton audiometry, mri brain normal now doctor suggested for nasal endoscopy, as I am feeling ear pressure while lying down, all reports are normal I want to know nasal endoscopy is better over ct scan pns

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You can rule out nasal pathology in CT PNS. ...  Read More

What is the significance of both CT Chest and MRI Chest. What are its different uses ? Which gives more accurate result ?

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Depends on the clinical scenario. Each investigations evaluates different aspects of chest. Accuracy depends upon what you are looking for and where. ...  Read More

A pulmonologist advised HRCT scan for me. What is difference between Chest CT plain and HRCT? What is cost difference between them?

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Both are almost similar, HRCT will bee little more clarity ...  Read More

Hello Sir,My Fibroscan test result is 12.3 kpa,Cap value is 277 ,Sgpt 82,Sgot 68,and grade 2 fatty liver in ultrasound,Endoscopy result is normal,every other liver and kidney test is normal,yesterday Ct scan is performed and doctor told me everything is normal, just mild inflammation in liver,also nothing is found in all hepatitis tests,My quest

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Fatty liver causes fibrosis which decreases elasticity. But this is crucial and need Proper Treatment, diet and lifestyle changes. Loose weight. Discuss further ...  Read More

Hi can u plz tell the radiation dose of cect abdomen with contrast and with out contrast and ct pulmonary angiography. Is it safe .ct report normal.

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Hello, I want to understand attached ct scan report. Can you please explain if any issues.

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There seems to be a lumbar disc problem that is bad at l4/5 the disc is going and compressing the nerve roots ...  Read More

If CT angiogram is normal , how many more years holds good for any heart issues. Is there any possibility to get heart attack or cardiac arrest if ct angiogram is normal.

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Probability is very less to get myocardial infaction for next 10 years provided no other risk factors ...  Read More

My CT lungs says some issues as granified calcinoma so what does it mean.is it anything to be worried about

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provide your ct report ...  Read More

Which has more radiation. CT Coronary Angiogram or HRCT Thorax ? Are both safe ? I have had 2 HRCT thorax.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

What is the use of ct headfix pad used during ct scans.What its importance?Why a pillow cant be used in place of headfix pad?

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Kindly tell me what needs to be done for the findings mentioned in the ct report..The patient has stomach ache

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Respected sir I will be undergoing CT angiography procedure day after tomorrow. I have heard that because of radiation there will be chances of development of Cancer. I am very much anxious about it. In past i never undergone CT procedure. Please guide me wheather its right that CT radiation will develop cancer to me Thank you sir

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The radiation that you get from an angiogram , is so small less than 10 mSv , which is way below any sort of danger levels. Also the effect , of radiation on body is so minimal from an angiogram , th ...  Read More

I had ct abdomen with contrast. The scan report was normal. What is the cancer risk from this ct scan

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Hi, CT scan uses x rays which is a type of ionizing radiation. It used 7 m SV dosage which is equal to natural radiation a human exposed over 2 years. With one ct scan the risk is very very less but r ...  Read More

Does ct scan detect gerd?...my ct scan abdomen is normal so do I have gerd ??..kindly help me on this...

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consult me on practo for treatment. will help you how to diagnose gerd and how to treat? ...  Read More

Chance of cancer from 2 CT scans of one contrast abdomen & one chest ???... kindly tell sir..thank you

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No chance ...  Read More

Please see my head ct report ...is it normal ... ... .................................. ... ... ...

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What you need? Report is not always the reason for treatment. ...  Read More

I want to concern regarding CT,HRCT ,CECT My mother has gone through HRCT two times while Corona in APRIL. After that since July she is under TB treatment. Recently 29 sep. she gone through ( CECT chest ) in that doctor found something in liver and further told to go through TRIPLE PHASE CECT ABDOMEN. Now i need guidance CECT is done by injecting

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It is advisable to follow your treating doctor advice ...  Read More

I had one head ct and one mri of head Along with 1 ct of abomen and chest xray and back xray can I get cancer? I was not aware of hazards of this test

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No need to worry ...  Read More

Hello in my ct chest imaged upper abdomen shows no significant abnormality can ct chest cover abdominal

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Computed Tomography or CT Scan is one of the advanced Radiological procedures. Its Usually Performed region Wise for Example Ct head,Ct Thorax ,Ct abdomen ,Ct Pelvic Based Complaints and Medical Hist ...  Read More

Hello I've taken CT chest scan are CT thorax and hrtc are same as CT chest??? ??? ??? ??? ?? ??? ??? ??

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Hello sir. CT thorax is CT scan of thorac region (chest) HRCT is High Resolution CT scan which can be of any part of the body which was specified during consultation. Hope this helps Regards Dr. Ksh ...  Read More

I want to take pft test on basis of my doctor's advice for safe side Few months back,my doctor suggested me to take medicines for the "bronchitis"..I had been suffering from "thick phlegm and sputum"..He prescribed some medicines,After that I got normal condition.. But for safe side,I want to take "pft test and ct chest scan and ct lung scan!!! Is

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CT chest involves the lung as well as other chest structures . But why do you want to do a CT / Pft ? Any symptoms persisting ? If you are asymptomatic , tests are not required ...  Read More

I have infected with corona in the month of sep 2020. Do I need to take CT scan now to know how much it has effected?

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Hello. Depends if you are symptomatic . If you are asymptomatic and vitals are stable then it is not required ...  Read More

I have had many ct scans in past 3 years- started with ct coronary angio, then 1 CT chest in 2018.... in 2019- CT calcium scan, ,1 CT chest, 1 CT head, in 2020- 1 CT sinuses, 1 CT head , 1 barium swallow And 4-5 times xray of spine n shoulder.. 2019 one were forcefully done- admitted in fortis n despite being shown previous scans they did my CT h

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My dad has normal chest xray now after two weeks post covid pneumonia. Is CT Scan recommended now to check for any extra. XRay shows normal report and no pneumatic patch.

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No CT scan not required ...  Read More

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