CT imaging

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:galaxy
contrast-enhanced
non-contrast
biopsy guidance
radiation therapy planning
interventional procedures
high-resolution
cardiac
surgical planning
angiographic
cone-beam
dual-energy
low-dose
multi-slice
gptkbp:combines gptkb:PET
gptkb:SPECT
fluoroscopy
gptkbp:detects tumors
infections
internal injuries
vascular diseases
gptkbp:fasterThan MRI
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CT imaging
gptkbp:interpretedBy radiologist
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Godfrey_Hounsfield
1970s
gptkbp:isMoreDetailedThan gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:noninvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy radiologic technologist
gptkbp:produces cross-sectional images
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation exposure
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis
treatment planning
disease monitoring
gptkbp:usedIn cardiology
neurology
oncology
emergency medicine
orthopedics
trauma care
gastroenterology
urology
pulmonology
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
contrast agents
gptkbp:visualizes gptkb:bone
blood vessels
soft tissue
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:gamma_camera
gptkb:Yoram_Bresler
gptkb:Elliot_K._Fishman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7