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Preparation for a ct scan abdomen?
should you eat before having a ct scan of the chest and abdomen
Can a person with a pacemaker have CAT scan or x-rays?
I have a pacemaker in both venticals, can I have a cat scan on my head? Yes....even if you have leads in both ventricles. In 20 plus years of performing CT scans at a very busy academic practice, there has never been a reported problem with a head CT in someone with a cardiac pacemaker.
Can you have a muga scan if you have a pacemaker?
no because the pacemaker is a huge risk to the ct scan and is illegal if done so Who ever gave this answer is horrible misinformed and is a perfect example as why you should not try to get medical advise on-line unless from a medical site.
What is the average cost of CT scan of the chest?
What is the average cost of CT scan of the chest+abdomen with contrast?Read more:What_is_the_average_cost_of_CT_scan_of_the_chest
Can people with pacemakers have an MRI and a Cat Scan?
People with pacemakers can have any CT scan. The answer for MRI is changing now. Older pacemakers were not MRI compatible. There are new pacemakers being installed that are MRI compatible (up to a certain size MRI strength). When you had your pacemaker installed, you should have received a card telling the technologist about your pacemaker and if it is safe to enter the MRI that will be used. If you did not get the card or have lost that card contact the office of the doctor that put your pacemaker in and ask them and also request another card.
Can you put an iv in foot for ct scan of chest?
It is possible in cases where there are no other available veins but the timing of the scan would have to be adjusted to allow for the additional time it would take the dye to reach the chest. It is not an ideal solution and should generally be avoided.
Can you eat or drink before a ct scan of the spine?
Black coffee is fine, see below. On the Day of the CT Scan * Do not eat any solid food for 4 hours prior to your CT scan. You may drink clear liquids up until the time of your scan. Clear liquids include water, black coffee or tea, apple juice, clear soda or clear broth. UCSD Medical Center
What is the cause of chest pain during a MIBI scan of the heart?
The MIBI scan should cause no pain on its own. If there is pain during or after the test the doctor should be informed immediately.
What are the most common presurgery tests?
blood tests; urine tests; chest x rays; pulmonary function tests; computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan)
How much radiation is received from a ct scan?
I have heard the radiation from a CT scan is the same as 700 chest X-Rays. No level of radiation was given. If this is true do you think the people that make the CT scanners want you to know this?
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a technetium heart scan?
The technetium heart scan is not dangerous. The technetium is completely gone from the body within a few days of the test. The scan itself exposes the patient to about the same amount of radiation as a chest x ray.
What is pseudoarthritis?
I was told it is like gout,but instead of uric acid it has pyrophosphates. It can be anywhere in the body. I had a ct scan and it is in my arm and chest.
