A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, sends radiation through the body. However, unlike a simple X-ray study, it offers a much higher level of detail, creating computerized, 360-degree views of the body's structures. CT scans are fast and detailed. They take longer than X-rays but are still fast (about one minute)@FortimaImaging @SimpleNursing
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