 Cardiac CT |
| Description |
CT of the coronary arteries and the heart |
| Machine |
Sensation Cardiac 64 from Siemens |
| Preparation/Instructions |
Four hours fasting and preparation with a beta-blocker |
| Appointment |
Yes |
| Time taken |
15-60 minutes |
| Report Given |
Same day if the study is done before 12noon, otherwise the next day |
| Digital X-rays |
| Description |
Digital X-ray films of different parts of the body are obtained. Most commonly these are of the chest, abdomen, kidney-ureter-bladder (KUB), spine and different bones and joints |
| Machine |
Siemens 500mA machine with image intensifier with an KODAK CR |
| Preparation/Instructions |
For spine x-rays, it is necessary to have the bowel clear and so two Dulcolax tablets should be taken the previous night and the patient should come fasting |
| Appointment |
Not Required |
| Time taken |
10-20 minutes |
| Report Given |
Same day if the study is done before 12 noon, otherwise the next day |
| Mammography |
| Description |
This is an X-ray based method of evaluating the breast |
| Machine |
MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINE |
| Preparation/Instructions |
No |
| Appointment |
Not Required |
| Time taken |
30 minutes |
| Report Given |
Next day |
| Ultrasound |
| Description |
Ultrasound of different parts of the body are performed |
| Machine |
SIEMENS - G50 |
| Preparation/Instructions |
Different areas need different preparations. For the female pelvis, a full-bladder is required. For the upper abdomen, at least six hours fasting is necessary. For small parts (thyroid, scrotum, breast, joints and bone), no preparation is necessary. Please call to check |
| Appointment |
Not Required |
| Time taken |
20-30 minutes |
| Report Given |
Same day if the study is done before 12noon, otherwise the next day |
| OPEN MRI |
| Description |
Currently the most powerful, fastest and the best scanner in the city |
| Machine |
ARIS II |
| Preparation/Instructions |
No, except for MRCP, where 12-14 hours fasting is required |
| Appointment |
Not Required |
| Time taken |
30-60 minutes |
| Report Given |
Same day if the study is done before 12 noon, otherwise the next day |
| Color Doppler |
| Description |
Using ultrasound and the Doppler effect, vessels in different parts of the body can be studied in detail |
| Machine |
SIEMENS - G50 |
| Preparation/Instructions |
Usually none, but please call |
| Appointment |
Yes |
| Time taken |
30-90 minutes depending on the area |
| Report Given |
Same day if the study is done before 12noon, otherwise the next day |
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