Cerebral computed tomography
Cerebral Tomodensiometry is an examination allowing the reconstitution of images of your brain in the form of fine axial sections in 2D or 3D
There are various reasons:
- a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
- transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- damage to the base of the skull and cranial nerves
- epileptic seizure
- acute and chronic headaches
- head trauma
- suspected brain tumour
- orbital trauma (eye injuries)
- central nervous system problems
Here is the procedure, we will ask you :
Depending on the type of examination prescribed by your health care professional, you may be injected with a contrast agent. The list of these agents will be indicated to you when you make your appointment. If you think you may be allergic, please inform the technologist.
In order to be able to organize your visit, you should know that the total duration of your visit may vary between 30 and 60 minutes, even though the exam itself will only last between 10 and 25 minutes.
A medial order is required to perform this examination.
If you have a prescription for an ultrasound that is not mentioned, contact us
To prepare for the exam, we ask that you fast at least 4 hours before your exam (unless otherwise advised). However, it is possible to take your medication with a little water.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday :
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday :
10:00AM - 6:00PM
