You should dress comfortably but avoid any clothing in the area to be scanned that has a zipper, snaps or jewelry, since metal objects may affect the CT images.

You may also be asked to remove hairpins, jewelry, eyeglasses, hearing aids and any removable dental work, depending on the part of the body that is being scanned.

You will be asked in advance whether you have had allergies in the past or have ever had a serious reaction to medication. The radiologist should be informed if you have asthma, multiple myeloma or any disorder of the heart, kidneys or thyroid gland, or if you have diabetes - particularly if you are taking Glucophage.

The staff may ask you about your medical history, including previous surgeries and symptoms related to the area of interest being imaged. You may take any prescription medications as usual unless otherwise instructed. Please notify the staff at our offices if you might be pregnant.

Depending upon your heart rate, we may give you medication to slow down your heart rate. We like to see approximately 60 – 70 beats per minute.