CT Scan

What is a CT Scan?

A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses special X-ray equipment to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. These images provide clear views of organs, bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues—helping physicians diagnose and monitor a wide range of medical conditions.

CT scans are especially useful in detecting injuries, locating tumors, and identifying diseases at early stages.

Who Might Need a CT Scan?

CT scans are powerful diagnostic tools used in more than 50 million procedures annually in the U.S. Your physician may order a CT scan to:

• Detect or monitor conditions such as cancer or heart disease

• Identify internal injuries or bleeding

• Diagnose muscle or bone disorders, including fractures

• Pinpoint the location of tumors, infections, or blood clots

• Guide procedures like surgery, biopsy, or radiation therapy

Advanced Technology

At Sierra View Medical Center, we use the SOMATOM® go.Top CT scanner by Siemens Healthineers—designed to enhance patient comfort and improve diagnostic accuracy.

Patient Friendly Design

• Low-dose technology for increased patient safety
• Comfortable system design for better patient access
• High-quality imaging with minimal breath-hold time
• Shorter scan times
• Weight capacity up to 500 lbs

Dose Reduction Features

• Customized dose automation based on patient size, weight, and anatomy
• Advanced detector material for clearer images at lower radiation doses

Exceptional Clinical Benefits

• Fast, minimally invasive CT angiography of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities
• High-resolution imaging for detailed visualization of soft tissue and vascular structures

To schedule an Outpatient Imaging appointment, please call (559) 791-4739