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  1. Nuclear Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    Nuclear scans use radioactive substances to see structures and functions inside your body. They use a special camera that ... a table while the camera makes images. Most scans take 20 to 45 minutes. Nuclear scans can ...
  2. CT Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... sectional pictures of your body. Doctors use CT scans to look for: Fractures (broken bones) Cancers Blood ... of heart disease Internal bleeding During a CT scan, you lie still on a table. The table ...
  3. MRI Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... inside your body. Health care professionals use MRI scans to diagnose a variety of conditions, from torn ... examining the brain and spinal cord. During the scan, you lie on a table that slides inside ...
  4. Bone Density Scan What is a bone density scan? A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA scan, is a ... working Why do I need a bone density scan? Most women age 65 or older should have ...
  5. PET Scan What is a PET scan? A PET (positron emission tomography) scan is an imaging test that looks at how well your tissues and organs are working. It ... around you. Why do I need a PET scan? You may need a PET scan to find ...
  6. V/Q Scan What is a V/Q scan? A V/Q scan consists of two imaging tests that look for ... breath . Why do I need a V/Q scan? You may need a V/Q scan if ... as COPD What happens during a V/Q scan? V/Q scans are usually performed in a ...
  7. A pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan involves two nuclear scan tests to measure breathing (ventilation) and circulation (perfusion) in all areas of the lungs.
  8. A thyroid scan uses a radioactive iodine tracer to examine the structure and function of the thyroid gland. This test is ... the iodine collects in your thyroid. The first scan is usually done 4 to 6 hours after ...
  9. A radioactive scan detects abscesses or infections in the body by using a radioactive material. An abscess occurs when pus collects ...
  10. A head computed tomography (CT) scan uses many x-rays to create pictures of the head, including the skull, brain, eye sockets, and sinuses.
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