CT's ability to scan from head to toe makes it very versatile. Organs and areas of the body typically scanned with CT at Florida Hospital include:

• Brain
• Heart and blood vessels
• Head and face, including sinuses
• Chest, stomach and pelvic areas
• Spine, bones and joints

CT scanners basically look alike, but can vary in speed, imaging capabilities and amount of radiation to which they expose patients. Generally, the higher the number of image "slices" a scanner produces, the more detailed are the images it makes. Florida Hospital has several types of CT systems, including the latest generation 64-slice scanner, used for cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) and other procedures requiring the highest resolution and detail; but most importantly, our expert radiologists weigh all factors to determine the right system for each individual, given the risks and best outcome for that patient.