{"id":384,"date":"2018-05-12T10:52:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-12T10:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/?p=384"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:37:49","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T05:07:49","slug":"mri-and-ct-scan-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/Contact\/mri-and-ct-scan-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Commonly Asked MRI and CT Scan Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1394933 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2224785 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4022733 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">We picked out the 5 most common questions our patients have before getting an MRI or a CT scan. Do you have any more?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1231923 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3618477 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-151548 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">My doctor has prescribed a scan with contrast \u2013 what is it and why is it required?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2283191 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1605295 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-627979 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If you have been prescribed an MRI or a CT scan, your doctor may sometimes ask for a scan with contrast. A contrast is nothing but a liquid dye that is usually injected into your veins or administered orally. This dye helps highlight the insides of your body, giving the doctors a clearer picture of inflammation, organs, body structures and blood vessels. Sounds scary? It\u2019s not &#8211; in fact, it\u2019s a very common and painless procedure \u2013 so don\u2019t worry!<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Plus, scans with contrast produce clearer pictures, helping you get a more accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2032930 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2981371 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-168400 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">What is the duration of the scan?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3121810 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4120025 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2862038 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">The duration of your scan depends on what kind of scan you need. The average duration of a CT scan is 5-15 minutes, while the duration of an MRI is around 7 &#8211; 20 minutes. If you need to have a CT scan with contrast, you will be given a contrast agent to drink approximately 45 minutes prior to the scan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">At Star Imaging, we constantly update the patient on the amount of time remaining for the scan, especially in the case of our (3T) MRI scans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2614349 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3091920 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3910741 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">Any important instructions before I undergo an MRI?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1097026 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1033429 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3508143 kc_text_block\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Since the MRI scanner consists of a very powerful magnet, following safety precautions is crucial. Make sure you remove ALL metal items from your body, including jewellery, piercings, watches, keychains, mobile phones, etc. This is because the magnet attracts metal items toward it at great speed, putting you at high risk for injury. Before the examination, you will be asked to change into the hospital gown provided, and if you need a contrast dye, you will be administered one.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\" \/><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Make sure you strictly follow the staff\u2019s instructions and get your doubts clarified immediately. If you have a pacemaker or other electrical implants, notify the staff without fail \u2013 these items cannot be taken inside the MR room. Most cardiac stents are now MRI-compatible, so these shouldn\u2019t be a cause for concern. To ensure utmost safety, do not go into any scanning room without a nurse or qualified staff member.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2237719 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3873278 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-247919 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">Any important instructions for a CT scan?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3148091 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-897802 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1108980 kc_text_block\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Unlike the MRI machine, the CT scanner does not have a magnet \u2013 however, you should still not wear or carry any metal items while getting scanned, since these items may interfere with the scan quality and necessitate a repeat scan. In the case of CT scans, a serum creatinine report is mandatory for patients above the age of 40. If you\u2019re getting a scan with contrast dye, you will be asked to fast for 3 hours prior to the procedure. The dye will be administered 45 minutes before the scan. Many patients worry about side effects from the contrast agent \u2013 however, complications are rare and can be taken care of easily. Some patients may experience loose bowel movements for 24 hours post the scan, but this will pass soon.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\" \/><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">At all times, make sure you follow the staff\u2019s instructions; and do not go anywhere unaccompanied.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-42734 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-755588 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1061885 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">When will I receive my reports?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3828265 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2127487 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3263636 kc_text_block\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">A CD of your scan will be available 20 minutes post the procedure. The hard copy of your report will be available only after 4-5 hours, since the scan pictures have to be analyzed and interpreted by our radiologists. A soft copy of the report will also be emailed to you, in 4-5 hours. You will receive an SMS notification when your reports are ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3488750 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3336375 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2519865 kc-call-to-action kc-cta-2 kc-is-button\">\n<div class=\"kc-cta-desc\">\n<h2>About Star Imaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-text\">Have any more questions on (3T) MRI, CT or other scans? Feel free to call us.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yza.ec2.mytemp.website\/Contact\" target=\"_blank\">Book an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We picked out the 5 most common questions our patients have before getting an MRI or a CT scan. Do you have any more? My doctor has prescribed a scan with contrast \u2013 what is it and why is it required? 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