CT Scans, PET scans and MRIs by https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7 amber payne en-us 2017-05-02 01:43:36 UTC 2023-05-08 15:22:44 UTC hello@padlet.com whats the differnce between CT Scans, PET scans and MRIs amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316044 ct scan or magnetic resonance  (MRI)uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. PET scan reveals the cellular level metabolic changes occurring in an organ or tissue.]]> 2017-05-02 01:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316044 MRI scan amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316434 2017-05-02 01:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316434 PET scan amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316553 2017-05-02 01:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316553 CT scan amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316673 2017-05-02 01:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169316673 Why would a physician order one over the other test amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169317036  CT stands for computed or computerized tomography. This is essentially a series of X-rays in "slices" through the body, which are then analyzed by a computer, and an image constructed from the data.
MRI scans use magnets rather than X-rays to produce the image.This technology uses radioactive positrons (positively charged particles) to detect differences in metabolic and chemical activity in the body. An area with increased activity will show on a colored image.]]> 2017-05-02 01:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169317036 What is the difference in cost of the tests? amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169317505 MRI costs range from $1200 to $4000  (with contrast);which is usually more than CT scans and X-rays, and most examining methods. CT scan costs range from$1,200 to $3,200 they usually cost less than MRIs (about half the price of MRI ). PET scans cost $3,000 to $6,000 much higher than regular CT scans.]]> 2017-05-02 01:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169317505 What do each of the tests look for amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169317925  PET scan is an imaging test that allows your doctor to check for diseases in your body. MRI scan This technology uses radioactive positrons (positively charged particles) to detect differences in metabolic and chemical activity in the body. CT scan uses a special digital x-ray detectors, which are located directly opposite the x-ray source.]]> 2017-05-02 01:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169317925 sources amberpayne16 https://padlet.com/amberpayne16/9camc26x48w7/wish/169318448 http://www.mayoclinic.org
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