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MRI
preparation:
- A typical exam will last between 30 and 60 minutes
and requires no special preparation. You should eat normally and follow
the normal dosage of your prescribed medications unless your doctor
gives instructions to do otherwise. Dress in loose, comfortable clothes
with no metal snaps, zippers, etc.
- If you are pregnant or have anything metallic in
your body, please let us know—the exam may not be safe for you.
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- Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to
your appointment to allow time for the completion of paperwork and
to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Also, please remember
to bring your insurance card with you.
CT
preparation:
- Preparation can vary according to the type of CT
exam and your medical history. AHI will provide full instructions
before your exam.
- At the time of scheduling, let our staff know
if you are allergic to iodine. If so, we will specify appropriate
pre-medication procedures for you to follow 12 to 24 hours before
your exam.
- Let us know if you have limited kidney function or
kidney failure, a history of heart disease, any personal history of
cancer or diabetes, asthma, and current drug prescriptions.
- Your doctor may want you to receive a special contrasting
agent before your exam. We will either inject a special fluid into
your veins or provide it to you to ingest orally. If it is administered orally
we will ask you to arrive earlier.
- If you will be receiving a contrast agent (by either
method):
- It is very important to adequately prepare your
body by thoroughly hydrating yourself, beginning a few days before
your scheduled appointment. Continue to drink plenty of water-based
liquids after your exam.
- Other than a very light breakfast of juice and
plain toast, do not consume any meal for four hours prior to your
scheduled time.
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