CT Head Scan Questions & Answers - Is radiation exposure greater with a CT head scan?

Is the radiation more intense or detrimental when the head is being scanned, rather than other body parts?

Replied on 11/12/2009

It does not make a huge significance. It's accumulation of radiation that you need to more aware of.

Replied on 11/3/2009

By: Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health |
Gilbert, AZ

It is not of great significance unless the patient is having it repeatedly.

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