Frequently Asked Questions​

Our scans do not use any contrast dyes. 

For all scans other than the virtual colonoscopy, you can eat as normal and drink water and other liquids.
We suggest that you do not drink tea, black coffee, or energy drinks prior to an LDCT scan, as it can raise your heart rate.
For the virtual colonoscopy, our nurse practitioner will speak with you to go over all required protocols/prep needed for the scan.

Our in-house radiologists will read your images and produce a very detailed radiology report for you and your physician, identifying any abnormal findings. If we are scanning your heart, you will also receive a coronary artery calcium score.
One of our medical providers will follow up with you, whether there are findings or not. This is to ensure you understand the report and to answer any questions you may have.

You will receive your report within 48 hours, and if there are any significant findings, it will be within 24 hours or less.

You can wear anything you prefer for an LDCT scan or ultrasound, and for an MRI, we will provide you with scrubs to wear.

We do not require an outside referral, as we have in-house MDs who will order the scan for you.

The LDCT machine is like a donut and is quite open at the gantry, so most patients have no issues with it.

Our wide-open bore GE Champion MRI scanner permits much of your scan to be conducted with your head outside of the magnet, greatly easing claustrophobic feelings.

However, your physician may prescribe you a sedative depending on your level of claustrophobia.
Please arrange for the sedative prior to your MRI exam and ensure you have a driver or alternative transportation arranged to and from your appointment.

Alternatively, we can prescribe a sedative you.

Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to scan people with pacemakers, as there is a risk that the MRI magnetic fields will disrupt its operation.

It depends on the model. Some infusion pumps are MRI-compatible. We’ll ask you to provide the model number of your pump prior to your scan and will verify whether or not you can safely receive an MRI.

It depends on the type of implant you have. We will ask you to tell us about your specific implant prior to the scan so we can verify whether it is safe to have a scan. Please note, however, that even if it is safe to perform an MRI, the implant will likely affect the quality of imaging that we can do of the head.

There are many different types of implants. We will need to know more about what you have. The good news is that almost all implants are MRI-safe. However, there is a chance that the implant will affect the images we can get from the surrounding tissues.

Yes. Almost all IUDs are MRI-safe. Regardless, we check the MRI safety of all devices. Common MRI-safe IUDs are the Mirena and the Copper T.

It depends on the model. Some neurostimulators have an MRI mode that they can be put into before the scan. We will need to know the model before your scan.

It depends on the type of clip that has been implanted, so we would need more information about it. MRI can be performed safely in patients with non-ferromagnetic aneurysm clips.