You will remove any metallic objects which could diminish the quality of the images (this includes jewelry, glasses, dentures, and hair clips). You may also be asked remove your clothing and put on a patient gown. A technologist will help you to lie face up on the scanner table, with your head toward the “doughnut hole” of the CT scanner. The technologist will position you on the table, and a device to hold your head in place may be used. Then he or she leaves the exam room and goes to the control room, where you can still communicate by intercom.
The test is painless and there are few side effects. The CAT scan uses very little x-ray radiation. If you receive contrast dye, there is a chance of an allergic reaction. This reaction can be serious, and may require treatment with appropriate medication. If you have allergies to any foods or medicines, particularly seafood or iodine, it is important to inform the technologist before the procedure. You should also tell the technologist if you could be pregnant.
MRI Center | Diagnostic center | CT Coronary Angiography
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