Mataró
CreuBlanca Maresme Hospital
Diagnostic Tests
05 Oct 2026
7 Min
How to speed up the diagnostic process: The advantages of having a private medical test.
When a doctor requests a diagnostic test (such as an MRI, a CT scan, an ultrasound, or an endoscopy), getting the results quickly is essential to start the right treatment. However, waiting times for these tests can sometimes stretch to weeks or even months.
Diagnostic Tests
28 Sep 2026
3 Min
Do you need an urgent CT scan or PET-CT scan? When to choose a private center.
In certain medical scenarios, time is not just a matter of comfort, but a clinical necessity. When a doctor requests an urgent CT scan or a PET-CT test, it is usually to confirm a suspected diagnosis, evaluate treatment progress, or plan an intervention as a priority.
Diagnostic Tests
02 Sep 2026
4 Min
CT Scan (TAC): when is it indicated and what diseases it helps detect
A CT scan (Computed Tomography), also popularly known as a CAT scan or scanner (TAC in Spanish), is one of the most widely used and decisive diagnostic imaging tests in modern medicine. It allows for a precise three-dimensional X-ray of the inside of the body in just a few seconds.