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Screening CT's evaluate for the presence of tumors, aneurysms, coronary artery calcifications, polyps, as well as less serious findings such as kidney stones or arthritis. We do recommend intravenous contrast for certain exams. The examinations are very fast, taking between 10 and 30 minutes.
To schedule your Virtual CT please call: 443 436-4037, this will connect you to Linda Meyd, our Virtual CT scheduler.
Calcium Scoring - EKG leads hooked up to the chest, like a normal EKG. The patient is placed into the scanner and an initial scan is taken to set up the machine. A scan is taken through the heart to evaluate for calcium deposits in the arteries around the heart. No contrast is needed for the exam.
Whole Body - The patient is given 2 cups of water to drink for the test before getting on the table. An IV is started in the patients arm. The patient is hooked up to EKG leads for the Calcium Scoring part of the exam and an initial scan is taken to set up the machine. A scan is taken through the heart to evaluate for calcium deposits in the arteries around the heart. No contrast is needed for this part of the exam. The EKG leads are removed and the patient is placed back into the scanner and IV contrast is administered. The scan area includes the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis (from the top of the ears through the bladder).
Virtual Colonoscopy - The patient is placed on the table and a small tube is inserted into the rectum so that air may be delivered. Air is delivered into the colon to maximize the distention of the intestines for the best visualization. The patient is scanned on their back and then turned onto their stomach for the second part of the exam. No contrast is needed for the exam.
Whole Body and Virtual Colonoscopy - The patient is given 2 cups of water to drink for the test before getting on the table. An IV is started in the patients arm. The patient is hooked up to EKG leads for the Calcium Scoring part of the exam and an initial scan is taken to set up the machine. A scan is taken through the heart to evaluate for calcium deposits in the arteries around the heart. No contrast is needed for this part of the exam. The EKG leads are removed. A small tube is inserted into the rectum so that air may be delivered. Air is delivered into the colon to maximize the distention of the intestines for the best visualization. The patient is placed back into the scanner and IV contrast is administered. The patient is scanned on their back and then turned onto their stomach for the second part of the exam.
Virtual Lung Scan - A quick non-invasive scan of the lungs to screen for lung cancer. A scan is taken of the chest; no contrast is needed for the exam.
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