CT Scan
A CT or CAT (computed tomography) scan combines X-ray and computer technology to show highly detailed, 3-D images of any part of the body, including bones, muscles, fat, organs and blood vessels. Scans can also be performed using a contrast solution (either swallowed or injected) to make tissues and vessels more visible.
Merit Health River Region utilizes 64-slice CT technology to evaluate the arteries of the heart. The images produced can reveal even the smallest blockages within arteries—all in less than 30 seconds.