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CT Imaging
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Computed Tomography (CT) is a non-invasive, painless procedure that uses special X-rays to take
cross sectional pictures of the inside of the body.
St. Francis’ GE Lightspeed 64-slice scanner uses advanced technology that provides the world’s fastest, clearest and most
accurate CT scan. The scan generates 64 high-resolution images per rotation and
can capture images of whole organs in one second, the heart in five beats, or
a view of the entire body in less than 10 seconds.
Not only does this CT scanner produce images quickly, it also minimizes the patient’s
exposure to radiation, is totally painless, and requires patients to hold their
breath for a shorter amount of time than traditional CTs.
St. Francis is ACR Accredited in CT Imaging.
3-D ImagingSt. Francis was the first to bring 3D CT imaging to the Upstate. Our multiple
state-of-the-art 3D workstations turn ordinary CT scans into incredibly detailed
3D images of the heart, vasculature, GI tract and orthopedic structures.
  
CT Testing for the HeartOur state-of-the-art Coronary CTA imaging system is changing how physicians diagnose heart disease and chest pain. It helps discover the cause of chest pain in one fast, reliable scan, helping them identify clogged arteries and coronary heart disease with high-definition images of the heart in 3D.Cardiac Calcium Scoring is a non-invasive procedure that uses CT images to give detailed images from
inside the heart to detect a build up of plaque on the coronary arteries. After
the procedure, you physician will give you a score that correlates to your risk
of developing heart disease. Virtual ColonoscopySt. Francis is one of the first facilities in the Upstate to offer virtual colonoscopy
– a non-invasive alternative to traditional colonoscopy that uses CT imaging to
see polyps and other lesions in the colon. The patient benefits to virtual colonoscopies
include:
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