64-slice CT (computed tomography) is a highly specialised X-ray examination performed by a 64-slice CT scanner and computer. CT provides more highly detailed images of the body’s tissues and vessels than conventional X-rays. The computer-generated images can be printed out or examined on a monitor. It can also visualise bone, soft tissues and blood vessels in a single image.

CT imaging of the abdomen and/or pelvis is used for diagnosing diseases and disorders of the digestive system organs, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, urinary system, spleen, pancreas, and appendix. It also locates or confirms the presence of tumours and can identify the source of abdominal pain or distress. Arteries and vessels can be imaged to diagnose vascular disorders leading to stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure.

CT scanning of the chest is especially useful for simultaneously visualising the lungs, heart, bones, soft tissues, muscle and blood vessels. It helps identify lung disorders, such as tuberculosis, old and new pneumonia, tumours, emphysema, and diffuse interstitial lung disease.

CT scanning of the head is beneficial for providing detailed information on head injuries, sinus disorders, stroke, brain tumours and diseases of the brain. It can also visualise bone, soft tissues and blood vessels in a single image. CT of the head and brain is a patient-friendly exam that involves relatively low radiation exposure. Depending upon the reason for your exam, it may be necessary to highlight the tissues of the brain and blood vessels using contrast material or “dye.” Intravenous (IV) contrast is injected into a vein while the CT scanner captures hundreds of cross-sectional images of your brain tissue and blood vessels. Afterwards, a powerful computer reconstructs a highly detailed three-dimensional image for your physician or surgeon to view.

CT scanning of the sinuses allows the entire sinus cavity to be viewed, providing important information about the sinuses and nasal structure. CT is useful for diagnosing sinusitis, a condition caused by infection or inflammation in one or more sinuses. It may also be used to diagnose tumours of the nasal cavity and sinuses. CT of the sinuses is a painless, patient-friendly exam that involves relatively low radiation exposure.

CT scanning of the spine is especially useful for detecting spinal column injuries, fractures or tumours; evaluating the spine after surgery; determining narrowing of the spinal canal; infection; herniated disks; or degenerative diseases such as arthritis.

It is a non-invasive procedure, although intravenous (IV) contrast material is sometimes injected in or around the spine before the CT scan to highlight fine structural details of the spinal column.

Colonography (sometimes called “Virtual Colonography”) uses a CT scanner and computer to examine the large bowel (colon) without having to fill the colon with liquid barium (Barium Enema) or insert a long, lighted tube (Optical Colonoscopy) throughout the length of the colon. This fast, minimally invasive procedure allows doctors to non-surgically view three-dimensional images of the colon to detect polyps and cancers. Polyps are small growths that arise from the colon's inner lining that may become cancerous if not removed. Currently, Colonography is not used in place of an Optical Colonoscopy or a Barium Enema exam. Colonography may be recommended for patients who have undergone an Optical Colonoscopy; had a Barium Enema exam but still require additional imaging for diagnosis; elderly, frail patients who cannot tolerate an Optical Colonoscopy; and patients with a narrowed or obstructed colon.

CT (computed tomography) angiography (CTA) is a detailed exam that uses X-rays to view blood flow in arteries and veins while simultaneously injecting intravenous (IV) contrast into a vein in your arm. Blood flow can be visualised and analysed throughout the body – from arteries serving the brain to those bringing blood to the lungs, kidneys, arms, legs, and heart. CTA can reveal the details of arteries feeding the growth in patients with tumours. The 64-slice CT scanner and a specialised computer combine to create highly specific three-dimensional pictures (images). These images can be used for surgical planning. Compared to catheter angiography, a surgical procedure which involves injecting contrast material into a major artery, CTA requires no hospitalisation or recovery, is much less invasive, and is a far easier procedure for patients. After a CT Angiography exam, patients return to work or home and immediately resume normal activities.

A CT cardiac calcium scoring exam (or Heart Score™ Test) detects and measures calcium and plaque buildup inside the heart's arteries. Calcium is a common component of plaque and a marker of coronary artery disease (CAD). Plaque causes the heart's major arteries to narrow or close off, blocking blood flow to the heart. The result is chest pain – or heart attack. The development of a CT cardiac scoring exam is expressed as a calcium “score” ranging from 0 to 400+. The lower your score, the healthier your heart. Higher scores indicate the need for lifestyle changes or other preventive measures to decrease your CAD risk. CT cardiac calcium scoring detects CAD at an early stage when people at risk for heart disease do not yet have symptoms.

Coronary computed tomography angiography (Coronary CTA) is a heart imaging test that helps determine if fat or calcium (plaque) deposits have narrowed a patient’s coronary arteries. Coronary CTA is a special type of X-ray examination. Patients undergoing a coronary CTA scan receive an iodine-containing contrast material (dye) as an intravenous (IV) injection to ensure the best possible images.

CT scanning is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

Many physicians advocate the careful use of coronary CTA for patients who have:

-chest pain and have come to the emergency room.

-suspected abnormal anatomy of the coronary arteries.

-low or medium risk for coronary artery disease, but have symptoms such as chest pain not brought on by physical activity.

Medium or high risk for coronary artery disease but who do not have typical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue during heavy physical activity.

-unclear or inconclusive stress test results.

-new onset heart failure with reduced left ventricle function.

-medium risk of coronary artery disease before non-coronary cardiac surgery.

-symptoms associated with coronary artery bypass grafts.

For these patients, coronary CTA can provide important information about the extent and type of fat and calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. Coronary CTA can also evaluate the narrowing of the arteries as the cause of chest discomfort, and it can detect other possible causes of symptoms, such as a collapsed lung or blood clot in blood vessels leading to the lungs. Your primary care physician, possibly in consultation with a radiologist who would perform the test, will determine whether coronary CTA is appropriate for you.

A non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to provide diagnostic images of high contrast resolution, with no ionising radiation. In certain conditions, i.v. A contrast agent is used to improve tissues contrast and increase accuracy. MRI is considered the diagnostic imaging of choice in many circumstances, like MSK cases and neuroimaging, and tends to become the imaging of choice in many other applications as well (staging of male and female pelvis disease etc.)

Musculoskeletal MRI (Joints and extremities: Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist/Hand, Pelvis/Hips, Thigh, Knee, Calf, Ankle/Foot, TMJs,) Trauma/sports injuries, Degenerative/inflammatory diseases, Bone and soft tissue tumours. MRI is considered the

Neuro MRI (Brain/Orbits/IAMs/Pituitary, Spine/Spinal cord, Peripheral nerves). Neurodegenerative diseases/Demyelination/Stroke/Infection, Congenital Malformations, Epilepsy, Tumors, Entrapment neuropathies among other conditions.

Advanced Neuro MRI (Diffusion Imaging, Perfusion Imaging, Tractography, Spectroscopy, Functional MRI). Provides structural and functional details of tissues.

Body MRI (Cardiac MRI, MRMammo, Chest/ Mediastinum, Abdomen/Liver/Pancreas/Spleen/Adrenals/Kidneys, Female/Male Pelvis, MRI rectum/perineum) High accuracy exams of the abdomen and pelvis viscera, with high sensitivity and specificity.

MR Angiography (Brain MRA, Neck/carotids MRA, Aorta MRA, Renal MRA, Lower extremities MRA). High accuracy in detecting congenital or acquired abnormalities, aneurysms, stenosis/occlusion/thrombosis, etc.