How should I choose the best CT/MRI scan provider?
There are more and more service providers who offer CT or MRI scans everywhere. Choosing the right one among them could be challenging. Different price ranges, medical terms, technical aspects; many of us have a hard time navigating among all this unfamiliar knowledge. Now we’re here to help you: We compiled 9+1 features which are extremely important when choosing a […]
How to ease your anxiety during an MRI scan
Nobody has “getting MRI scans” listed as their favorite free time activity which is totally understandable. However for some of us undergoing such procedure is more than just inconvenience. Being trapped in a tube with no room to move around can be frustrating even for the bravest. If you suffer from claustrophobia (an irrational fear […]
How does the multi-slice CT scanner technology work?
Our patients often ask about multi-slice CT technology that what does a „slice” mean and how do the number of slices affect the test. In this brief summary, you will get the answers to all of these questions. What is worth knowing about multi-slice CT scanner? The first multi slice scanners were introduced in 1998. Since then, […]
Who performs the MRI and CT scan?
During the MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (Computed tomography) test our patients meet the radiology assistant (also known as CT-MRI specialist, operator, technician and imaging diagnostic analyzer). The CT-MRI operator – as we call them at Medicover – is an expert, who prepares the patient for the diagnostic examination, makes interpretable images during the diagnostic procedure, and archives […]
What type of diseases can be detected by MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues of the body. What is MRI test used for? MRI scan helps to make a diagnosis for: MRI scan is perfect for early detection of diseases The MRI scan is a complex and extensive medical examination. Its main benefit […]
What type of diseases can be detected by a CT?
Computed tomography scan uses X ray to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. Contrary to the beginning today’s advanced tecnology allows the physicians to make a diagnosis on the score of the specifically detailed and sharp 3 dimensional images. CT scan – from the brain to the whole body The very first scanner was able to take […]
The potential advantages of cardiac MRI scan compared to cardiac ultrasound or cardiac CT?
Cardiac MRI, ultrasound and CT are complementary tests and use in slightly different indications in the diagnostic process of different heart diseases, however cardiac MRI scan have some advantages compared to other techniques. Advantages of cardiac MRI scan against cardiac ultrasound: Advantages of cardiac MRI against cardiac CT: Should I be afraid of MRI scan? […]