Patent attributes
An X-ray CT apparatus with a function of taking in an X-ray image data obtained by another X-ray apparatus, for use of scout view for a CT for local region of an object to be examined. The apparatus comprises an image data input means for taking in an X-ray image data as obtained by an X-ray detector of another X-ray apparatus by way of such as data importing, together with the attribute information thereon, a display operation means for displaying the X-ray image data as a scout view and receiving the operation of designating an interested area on the X-ray image; and a position control means for relatively moving the object to be examined, relative to the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector, in order to execute a CT for local region of the interested area of the object, based on the operation for the X-ray image displayed as the scout view with the display operation means or the attribute information.