The procedure is completely painless
and usually takes one hour.
The technologist will position and gently secure you on the imaging
table. It's important that you be secured, because even the slightest
movement during the exam can blur the image and result in the need
for repeated scans.
Your technologist will have you in full view at all times and be
in constant communication via two-way microphones. You won't feel
a thing, but you may hear the hum of the equipment as the images
are being produced.
You may be given a contrast medium to highlight a particular part
of your body. The contrast medium outlines less dense, hollow vessels
and organs for visualizations. This contrast medium is eliminated
from your body within a day or two.
The Results
Your diagnostic results will be provided to your primary care physician within 12-24 hours. These results may be provided digitally on CD along with viewing software.
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