PET Scan 

PET/CT Scanner

At Wythe County Community Hospital, our PET/CT scanner combines advanced imaging technology to help detect and evaluate cancer with greater accuracy.

• Uses Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to identify metabolic activity of cancer cells
• Uses Computed Tomography (CT) to produce detailed images of internal anatomy
• Combines both scans into one seamless study for more precise results
• Helps physicians accurately determine the location, size, and activity of cancer
• Performs both scans at the same time, reducing the chance of positioning differences and improving accuracy
• Supports more informed and personalized treatment planning

CT (CAT Scan) Imaging

Our CT department provides high-quality diagnostic imaging to support fast, accurate diagnoses for a wide range of conditions.

• CT (also called CAT scan) is an advanced X-ray procedure
• Produces cross-sectional images of the body, similar to viewing slices of a loaf of bread
• Can create three-dimensional images for a more complete view of organs and structures
• Helps physicians evaluate injuries, detect abnormalities, and guide treatment decisions
• Offers fast, non-invasive imaging for patients across our community

CT Angiography (CTA)

WCCH also offers CT Angiography (CTA), an advanced imaging option used to evaluate blood vessels throughout the body.

• Uses CT technology to visualize blood flow in arteries
• Examines vessels supplying the brain, lungs, kidneys, arms, and legs
• Less invasive than traditional catheter angiography
• Uses contrast injected through a vein, not directly into an artery
• Typically performed as an outpatient procedure, without hospital admission
• Commonly used to screen for and evaluate arterial disease