Total body CT scan is used to diagnose the disease earlier. Nowadays high working speed ct scan like MRI scan allow the radiologists to diagnose the cancerous disease with in no time. This CT scan technology minimizes the risk of radiation exposure. Total body CT scan covers the three major areas of the body which are the lungs, heart and the lower body area known as pelvic.
Lungs CT scan is suggested in case of malignant nodules presence in the lungs. Heart CT scan is for the patients prone to aneurysms and calcium accumulation in form of mass in the coronary artery. Calcium deposition can block the artery which can lead to the heart attack. Pelvic CT scan is for detecting the presence of masses in the liver, spleen, pancreas and pelvic area.
Total body Scan is suggested to the people who are prone to the following diseases.
2. A person having the coronary artery disease history in his family
3. People suffering from a disease aortic aneurysm
4. People who smoke regularly
5. A person who is diabetic, high blood pressure and high cholesterol