{"id":215800,"date":"2025-04-01T10:33:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T08:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/diagnostics\/ct-scans\/alacsony-dozisu-mellkas-ct-ldct\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:55:26","slug":"low-dose-chest-ct-ldct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/diagnostics\/ct-scans\/low-dose-chest-ct-ldct\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-dose chest CT (LDCT)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Low-dose chest CT (LDCT)<\/h1>\n\t
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in adults, including non-smokers. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer in 85-90% of cases, and the risk of lung cancer does not decrease for many years after quitting smoking. Worldwide, an estimated 1.6 million people die from lung cancer each year.<\/p>\n

Several characteristics of lung cancer reinforce the need for effective screening. The ability to detect early cancer can both increase overall cure rates and allow less invasive surgery to achieve a cure.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

How does it work, what are the benefits?<\/h2>\n\t
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Low-dose CT (LDCT) for lung cancer screening is the only proven effective method to reduce lung cancer mortality in high-risk individuals (e.g., long-term smokers).<\/p>\n

New multidetector CT scanners produce high-resolution images with significantly less radiation exposure than diagnostic chest CT<\/a>. LDCT refers to a non-contrast examination performed with a multidetector CT scanner with a single maximum inspiratory hold scan time of less than 25 seconds. The high-resolution images (1.0-2.5 mm intervals) are reconstructed using a soft tissue or thin-section algorithm.<\/p>\n

Its advantage is that it involves minimal radiation dose exposure and does not require preparation. In the event of a negative result, coronary artery disease and lung cancer can be ruled out with a high probability for 3-5 years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What types of diseases can a low-dose chest CT scan help diagnose?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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LDCT is much more sensitive in detecting smaller tumours than a chest X-ray: it is suitable for simultaneous screening not only for cardiovascular disease but also for lung cancer.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

How to prepare for a low-dose chest CT scan?<\/h2>\n\t
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The scan does not require any special preparation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

How is a low-dose chest CT scan performed?<\/h2>\n\t
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The scan takes a few minutes and is not uncomfortable. The patient must hold their breath for 25 seconds once.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

When can a low-dose chest CT scan not be performed?<\/h2>\n\t
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This scan uses X-rays, therefore screening during pregnancy is not recommended, as it can be dangerous for the foetus.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What should you expect after the scan?<\/h2>\n\t
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The results are not a diagnosis in themselves. After the scan, please always consult a specialist with the results.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

When can the results of the low-dose chest CT scan be expected?<\/h2>\n\t
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The completed scan is reviewed by a radiologist and the results become available in our online system after 3 working days.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Low-dose chest CT (LDCT) Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in adults, including non-smokers. 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