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What is the difference between CT Scan and CAT Scan?

What is the difference between CT Scan and CAT Scan?

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Asked by Lynn , Last updated: Dec 22, 2024

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R. Hunter

R. Hunter

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R. Hunter

Answered Jul 05, 2020

CT Scan and CAT Scan are two of the most commonly used procedures by doctors and other medical practitioners when carrying out certain diagnostic exams on patients so as to effectively know the nature of any sickness or injury their body. You are not actually far from the truth if you say CT Scan and CAT Scan are referring to the same thing. This is because the CT Scan is just the new name for this procedure, which means the CAT Scan was used earlier.

CT Scan and CAT Scan are two of the most commonly used procedures by doctors and other medical
If you check their full forms i.e., Computed Tomography Scan and Computed Axial Tomography Scan, the little difference you would notice is just the inclusion of Axial in CAT Scan. In fact, some doctors still prefer using a CAT Scan to CT Scan. Although their functions are similar, the CT Scan uses multiple x-rays to produce cross-sectional images. This means with a CT Scan; you can have a 3D image of the area you are examining.

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P. Halah

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P. Halah

Answered Jul 02, 2020

Both CAT and CT scans refer to the same type of diagnostic examination. One of these was the first name, while the second was recently declared the proper term. CT scan is the current term, while the CAT scan is the older term. The CT scan is known as Computed Tomography, while the CAT scan is Computed Axial Tomography, but essentially, they are both the same thing. Ct scan works similarly to the modern-day x-ray.

Both CAT and CT scans refer to the same type of diagnostic examination. One of these was the first
The main difference between the two is that the CT scan uses multiple x-rays to emit a cross-sectional imaging technique. This procedure is impeccable for recognizing abnormalities. CT scan displays a 3D image of the body cavity that is being examined. Its primary purpose is to support or establish a diagnosis of disease.

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