The 128-slice CT scanner is a state-of-the-art multi-slice scanner which produces high-resolution images of any part of the body in just seconds.

Preferred Imaging Centers offers advanced medical imaging technology and radiology interpretations using 128-slice CT scanners.

What is a 128-slice CT Scanner?

A 128 slice CT machine is a computed tomography scanner that can capture up to 128 images, or “slices,” of the body in a single rotation. This type of CT machine produces highly detailed 3D images of the body and is commonly used in cardiac imaging to diagnose heart disease and evaluate blood vessels. The speed and detail of a 128 slice CT scan can be particularly useful in emergency situations where quick and accurate diagnosis is critical.

Preferred Imaging Centers offers 128 Slice CT scans from multiple convenient locations to serve the Chicago metro and Orland Park areas.

CT scanners are used for Diagnosis Of:

  • Blood Flow
  • Bone Inflammation, Bruising, Fractures
  • Brain Disorders
  • Lung Obstructions
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chest pain
  • Kidney Stone Detection
  • Shoulder, Knee, Joint Injuries
  • Spine Abnormalities
  • Tumor Detection

Computerized Tomography, also known as a CT or CAT scan is a medical imaging device that combines the use of x-rays with computers to produce images that allow physicians to look inside a patient’s body. Unlike conventional radiographs, a CT scan can produce clear, extremely detailed pictures of the body’s internal structures. It can separate bone from muscle and fat in the part of the body being examined.

Much like a conventional radiograph, x-rays pass through the person’s body and a computer then reconstructs the information into cross-sectional images. These cross-sectional images allow the radiologist to evaluate the internal organs as though we looked at the body separated into a series of thin “slices”.

A CT or CAT scan is a noninvasive test that can help your medical provider diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions. A CT scan can be helpful to examine almost any part of your body, but some of the most common conditions evaluated include injuries (trauma), cancers, and sources of pain.

Benefits of a 128-Slice CT Scanner:

  • ✅ Faster Scanning – Ideal for trauma, cardiac, and pediatric patients.

  • ✅ Higher Detail – Better resolution than 16- or 64-slice systems.

  • ✅ Improved Cardiac Imaging – Captures the heart in motion with fewer artifacts.

  • ✅ Lower Radiation Dose – Many systems use dose-reduction technology.

  • ✅ Better for Large-Scale Studies – Like full-body trauma, cancer staging, or vascular mapping.

🏥 Used For:

  • CT Angiography (CTA) of the heart, brain, or limbs

  • Abdominal and pelvic scans

  • Cancer detection and monitoring

  • Pulmonary embolism studies

  • Stroke evaluation

🧾 Summary:

A 128-slice CT scanner is a state-of-the-art imaging system that provides faster, clearer, and more comprehensive scans than earlier models (like 16- or 64-slice). It’s commonly used in modern hospitals and imaging centers for high-precision diagnostics.