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Can MRI scans be used on coronary stenting patients?
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The patient should not have any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests for six months after the procedure, because the magnetic field may move the stent.
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Is intravenous used during coronary stenting?
An intravenous needle will be inserted into a vein in the arm to deliver medications and fluids during the procedure. The catheter insertion site may be shaved.
What is triple vessel disease?
This term is used in cardiology to denote significant blockages in three coronary arteries, often requiring stenting procedures (in order to hold the arteries open) or requiring triple coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Metal that is used as a dye cat scans?
The metal that is used as a dye in CT scans is water soluble iodine or barium. These are sometimes avoided by patients because of allergies to the metals.
What preparation for coronary stenting is there?
Aspirin can help decrease the possibility of blood clots forming at the stent. Because anesthesia will be used during the procedure, the patient should not eat or drink after midnight of the previous day.
What is the term used to explain the new growth of blood vessels for patients with coronary artery disease?
The term used to explain the new growth of blood vessels for patients with coronary artery disease is angiogenesis. The old blood cells can create their own new cells.
What is PET scan used for?
PET scans are most commonly used to detect cancer, heart problems ( such as coronary artery disease and damage to the heart following a heart attack!
What diagnostic techniques are used in assessing patients for sclerotherapy?
blood work and liver imaging studies performed using CT scans , ultrasound or MRI scans, and in consultation with the treating gastroenterologist, hepatologist, or surgeon
Are CAT scans used with encephalopathy?
Confusion, disorientation, and other indications of impaired brain function strongly suggest encephalopathy in patients known to have liver disease. CAT scans and examination of spinal fluid don't provide diagnostic clues.
What metal is used in hospital scans?
Barium sulphate is used in hospital scans to show the digestive system. It is very important in CT scans.
Can computed tomography scans be used on pregnant women?
Pregnant women or those who could possibly be pregnant should not have a CT scan unless the diagnostic benefits outweigh the risks. Pregnant patients should particularly avoid full body or abdominal scans.
What metal is used as a dye during CAT scans?
Barium is used as a dye during CAT scans.
What is coronary artery bypass surgery used to help prevent?
reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
