Medical Imaging

• 6 hours fasting prior the exam.
• Kidney function test 48 hours before the exam.
• Document anti-hypertensive & oral hypoglycaemic.

6 hours fasting prior the exam

Kidney function test 48 hours before the exam

• claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) or anxiety.
• Removable dental work.
• Internal (implanted) defibrillator or pacemaker.
• Cochlear (ear) implant.
• Some types of clips used on brain aneurysms & Some types of metal coils placed within blood vessels.
• Artificial heart valves& Implanted electronic device, including a cardiac pacemaker.
• Implanted drug infusion ports.
• Artificial limbs or metallic joint prostheses.
• Implanted nerve stimulators.
• Metal pins, screws, plates, stents or surgical staples.