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This handout describes a coronary CTA, also called CT coronary angiography, that studies the inside of tiny heart vessels. It includes how the scan works, how to prepare, how it is done, what is felt during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout explains a CT-guided biopsy of the organs and lymph nodes, including how to prepare, what to expect during and after the procedure, and how to get the results.

This handout explains a CT-guided biopsy of the lungs. It includes how to prepare, what to expect during and after the procedure, and how to get the results.

This handout explains a CT-guided nerve block procedure to decrease pain. It includes how to prepare, what to expect during and after the procedure, and follow-up care.

This handout explains a CT-guided steroid joint injection. This treatment is done to treat arthritis pain.

This handout describes CT head scans. It includes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the results.

This handout explains how a computed tomography (CT) scan for lung cancer works. It includes how to prepare for the scan, what to expect, and how to get your results.

This handout explains a musculoskeletal (MSK) CT scan. It includes what it is, how it works, how to prepare, how it is done, and how to get results.

This handout explains a CT scan of the neck, used to get detailed information about neck injuries, tumors, and other neck diseases. It includes how the scan works, how to prepare, how it is done, what to expect during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout explains the small risk from radiation during computed tomography (CT) scans at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout explains the purpose of CT simulation, and what to expect during your CT simulation experience. 

This handout explains how a sinus-screening CT scan works. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it is done, and how to get the results.

This handout describes a CT scan of the spine. It includes how the scan is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the scan results.

This handout explains a virtual colonoscopy, which is a CT scan of the colon that uses a special X-ray machine to take detailed pictures. It includes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare, what to expect during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout from the Pituitary Program at UW Medical Center explains Cushing's disease, its causes, symptoms, and how it is diagnosed. It also includes a short section on what to expect if your doctor advises you to have surgery to treat your condition.

This appendix to the Heart Transplant Manual explains the medicine cyclosporine, prescribed for heart transplant patients.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having cystectomy surgery. The CareMap begins 2 weeks before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having cystectomy surgery. The CareMap begins the day before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital.

This handout explains the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis, the chances of being a carrier, and why some people choose to be tested. This information is also included in the birth booklet, "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout explains why people with cystic fibrosis should be screened for diabetes. It tells how to schedule an oral glucose tolerance test at UWMC at what happens during the test.

This handout explains the cystogram exam (also called the voiding cystourethrogram exam), used to check for problems of the bladder and lower urinary tract. How the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and receiving results are discussed.

This handout gives instructions to follow after a cystoscopy. It includes activity restrictions, symptoms to expect, and blank lines for the provider to fill in information about specific medicines and the follow-up visit.

This handout provides a graph for keeping a record of a fetus' movement over a 2-hour period. Step-by-step instructions are included, and when to call the health care provider.

This handout lists several statements that offer support and inspiration for those who are dealing with a serious illness or bereavement after a death. The statements were adapted from writings by Thomas McDermitt, a long-time UWMC cancer patient and skeptic.

This handout is for patients who have had a skin graft to their leg and must keep their leg elevated after surgery. It includes a schedule to follow for "dangle protocol," which involves letting the leg hand down for short times.