{ "articleId":"73244", "serviceType":"", "Name":"CT", "Imagec0qx":"/documents/34527/73247/CT_700+%281%29.jpg/756e9bef-35d4-2af7-ddc2-dc62e0409c5e?t=1589466870188", "Description":"

A CT scan, or computed tomography scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting.

", "Brief":"A computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan allows doctors to see inside your body. It uses a combination of X-rays and a computer to create pictures of your organs, bones, and other tissues. It shows more detail than a regular X-ray. You can get a CT scan on any part of your body.", "Timing":"

Average scan time from 15 to 30 minutes

", "serviceIcon":"

 

 

", "Preparations":"

• You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your exam. ​
• Metal objects, including jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures and hairpins should be left at home or removed prior to your exam.
• You may also be asked to remove hearing aids and removable dental work. Women will be asked to remove bras containing metal underwire. You may be asked to remove any piercings, if possible. ​
• You should inform the technologist if you have a pacemaker. ​
• You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for a few hours beforehand, especially if a contrast material will be used in your exam. ​
• You should inform your physician of all medications you are taking and if you have any allergies.​
• Inform your doctor of any recent illnesses or other medical conditions and whether you have a history of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or thyroid problems.​
• Women should always inform their physician and the CT technologist if there is any possibility that they may be pregnant.

" , "doctors" : [ { "doctorName":"Dr. Mohamed Galal", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"MD, FRCR, Consultant of diagnostic radiology, Cairo university hospital", "doctorGender":"male" } , { "doctorName":"Prof. Sally Emad", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"Professor of diagnostic radiology, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university", "doctorGender":"female" } , { "doctorName":"Dr. Bahaa El Din Mahmoud", "doctorImage":"/documents/34527/61206/1+%281%29.jpeg/2b869c5f-5a56-011a-c4d3-18bb2ea62691?t=1580993297172", "doctorTitle":"Lecturer of Diagnostic Radiology, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university", "doctorGender":"male" } , { "doctorName":"Prof. Abd El hady Taha", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"Professor of diagnostic radiology, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university", "doctorGender":"male" } , { "doctorName":"Dr. Sara Bahaa Eldein", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"(MRI heart), fellow of Cardiology, Dar Al Fouad hospital", "doctorGender":"female" } , { "doctorName":"Dr. Osama Imam", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"(CT coronary, Cardiac MRI), Radiology lecturer, cardio-thoracic unit, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university", "doctorGender":"male" } , { "doctorName":"Prof. Manar Hussien", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university", "doctorGender":"female" } , { "doctorName":"Prof. Ahmed Wafaie", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"MD, FRCR, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university", "doctorGender":"male" } , { "doctorName":"Prof. Mamdouh Mahfouz MD", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university", "doctorGender":"male" } , { "doctorName":"Prof. Farid Gamil MD", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Kasr Al Aini, Cairo university.", "doctorGender":"male" } , { "doctorName":"Dr. Mohamed Donia", "doctorImage":"", "doctorTitle":"FRCR (CT coronary, Cardiac MRI, CT heart), Consultant of Cardiac imaging.", "doctorGender":"male" } ], "devices" : [ { "deviceName":"SOMATOM Go Top", "deviceImage":"/documents/34527/73267/5.jpg/5b406299-0624-bd02-a363-d97a9c69450a?t=1585066882098", "deviceSpecifications":"The best possible multislice  CT scanner for routine and chosen advanced tasks with maximum table load that carry obese patients up to 227 kg." } ] }