The main risks associated with CT scans are incidental results, leading to follow-up tests that may cause additional risks and the increased radiation exposure.| U.S. Food and Drug Administration
A fact sheet that describes the CT scan procedure and technology and its uses in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.| www.cancer.gov
Your blood forms clots to stop bleeding. Some people get too many clots or their blood clots abnormally. Learn about the causes and treatments.| medlineplus.gov
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the different types of heart diseases, and what you can do to try to prevent them.| medlineplus.gov