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Why would a body scan last two hours?
Body Scan - 2 answers
The description here says results can be found in minutes. My husband has to have a full body scan which includes contrast and a two hour test. What would they be looking for over a two hour period? Read more
Are medications safe to use during a CT scan?
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I am claustrophobic and can't stay enclosed spaces for a long time, Can my doctor prescribe something for me before I take a CT Scan? Is ativan or zoloft okay to use? Read more
Can I take benedryl before my CT scan?
CT Scan - 1 answer
I am allergic to certain dyes, and my doctor wants to do a CT scan, should I inform him of this? Can I take benedryl beforehand? Read more
What does MRI stand for?
MRI Scan - 1 answer
What does the abbreviation mean? Read more
What is an artifact in a CT Scan?
CT Head Scan - 1 answer
I was wondering what an artifact is in a CT Scan? Read more
Can I be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or parkinson's disease from a brain MRI?
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Can I be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or parkinson's disease from a brain MRI? Read more
Swelling in the brain, CT Scan showed damage to the brain stem.
Brain Scan - 1 answer
My nephew has swelling in the brain, and when he had a CT Scan they said that he had damage to his brain stem. Also what is the difference between a ct scan and an MRI? Read more
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What's the shortest time a body scan can take?
Body Scan - 1 answer
I was wondering what the shortest amount of time is needed for a body scan to take? Read more
Uncertaintity about something in my lungs after having a heart scan. Have to wait 3 months?
Heart Scan - 1 answer
I had a heart scan and the tech said that there was something in my lungs. He said that it could just be the way I was laying and would need to look again in three months! Why the wait? Why is it possible that ... Read more
Does a patient need an order from a doctor for full body scan....no insurance..will pay cash
Body Scan - 1 answer
Does a patient need an order from a doctor for full body scan? I have no insurance, and will pay cash. Read more
Can Brain scans help people who are suffering from seizures?
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Can Brain scans help people who are suffering from seizures? Read more
What to wear for a CT Scan
CT Scan - 1 answer
Would is the appropriate clothing to wear during a CT Scan? Would I have to remove any clothing? Read more
Nuclear stress test
Cardiac CT Scan - 1 answer
My heart doctor request that I do the nuclear stress test, I don't like that test, will a cardiac ct scan show him what he is wanting to see about my heart? Read more
Is there a difference between a head CT and a brain CT?
CT Head Scan - 1 answer
Is there a difference between a head CT and a brain CT? Read more
Why it is difficult to see the metal in my head?
CT Head Scan - 1 answer
I have a plate in my head since 1975. I am trying to have a picture of it. However, all the radiologists I've been to, can't see it. It wasn't taken out. Why they cannot see it? Read more
Can you have a MRI if you have a permanent retainer in your mouth?
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Can you have a MRI if you have a permanent retainer in your mouth? Read more
Can aborted MRI results be used?
MRI Scan - 1 answer
My MRI had to be aborted 5 minutes before completion. Can the results be used? Read more
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