FAQ: Frequently asked questions
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Are there any side effects of a Total Body Scan® examination?
The Total Body Scan® consists of 3 radiological examinations: MRI, ultrasound and an optional CT scan. There are no side effects to worry about with the MRI and ultrasound examinations. The technology used here is magnetic fields and radio waves. The CT scan works with X-rays. The so-called low-low-dose method is used here, which means that the radiation dose is very low.
How long does the Total Body Scan® take?
The duration of the examination varies between 1.5 and 3 hours and depends on the Total Body Scan® program selected.
The Total Body Scan® Standard examination program takes approx. 90-120 minutes on day I and another 30 minutes on day II.
Total Body Scan® Excellent: After a blood sample and urine sample have been taken quickly, you only need to allow a few extra minutes, so you will need about 2 hours on day I and another 30 minutes on day II to discuss the detailed findings.
Total Body Scan® Premium: The three additional heart examinations (ECG, ergometry (stress ECG) and echocardiography (heart ultrasound)) alone require an additional 1 hour. You should therefore allow approx. 3-3.5 hours on day I and another 30 minutes on day II to discuss the detailed findings.
I have claustrophobia. How can I still have the MRI scan?
Please let us know when you make your appointment. We will do our best to find a good solution for you.
Why are the stomach and intestines not examined as part of the Total Body Scan®?
Diagnostic imaging is not suitable for examining the gastrointestinal tract. A colonoscopy or gastroscopy is better suited for this as it provides more conclusive results.
What are the advantages of 3 Tesla MRI?
The 3 Tesla device produces more accurate images of organs and soft tissue than other types of MRI devices. This ensures greater diagnostic reliability.
The significantly shorter examination time also contributes to the patient’s sense of well-being.
The larger opening of the new Tesla-3 MRI devices offers significant comfort. This means that even patients with claustrophobia do not find the examination constricting. This is thanks to the variably adjustable lighting, music and video projection. Thanks to this intelligent solution, there is no longer a view of the tube.
Are implants or crowns a problem during the MRI scan?
If you have implants and/or metal crowns in your mouth, this is not a problem for the examination. However, you may only use the MRI scanner 6 weeks after the implants and/or crowns have been inserted.
I am pregnant, can I have an MRI scan?
No, MRI examinations cannot be carried out at Prescan if you are pregnant.
What clothes can I wear during the MRI scan?
During the MRI scan, you can wear underwear, a T-shirt, sports pants and socks. Please note that there must be absolutely no metal in them. If there is a zipper in your trousers, you must not wear them during the MRI scan. It is important for women to know that underwired bras are not permitted during MRI examinations. A sports bra without a fastener is a possible alternative.
Is an MRI scan possible for people with a pacemaker or insulin pump?
Please let us know during the consultation. We will find a suitable solution for you.
Can I wear jewelry during the MRI examinations?
Wearing jewelry can interfere with the MRI scan and is therefore not permitted during the MRI examination. Please remove your jewelry before the examination.
Are permanent make-up & tattoos disturbing for the MRI scan?
If permanent make-up and/or tattoos are more than 12 weeks old, they will not cause any problems during the MRI scan.
Is an MRI scan loud?
During the MRI scan, the MRI machine takes hundreds of images of your body. The scanner generates noise during these images. This noise is often compared to a building site where construction is ongoing. To ensure that you find the noise as little disturbing as possible, you will be given headphones with music during the examination.
What is the difference between CT and MRI?
Computed tomography (CT) is a special type of X-ray examination used to take cross-sectional images. This allows organs and structures to be imaged clearly. This cross-sectional diagnostic procedure provides greater clarity and more details about the internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels than normal X-ray examinations. CT examinations are carried out using the so-called low-low-dose method and are low in radiation.
MRI scans are created using a magnetic resonance tomograph (MRI). This is a tubular device equipped with electric coils that generate a pulsating magnetic field and radio waves. MRI is particularly well suited to the examination of soft tissue such as the brain, heart, breasts or abdominal organs. Intervertebral discs, joints, muscles or blood vessels can also be easily visualized and examined with MRI. In contrast to computer tomography (CT), the body is not exposed to any radiation.
Do I have to come to the blood test on an empty stomach?
Yes, the blood sample should be taken on an empty stomach, i.e. you should not eat or drink on the day of the blood sample. A glass of water is permitted. Food/drinks consumed beforehand have an influence on the blood sugar level, for example, and make it difficult to interpret the blood sugar value afterwards.
I have problems with my circulation and can't stay sober for long
This is not a problem, please let us know when you make your appointment. We will organize your prevention program accordingly.
I recently had a blood test, do I have to do it again?
As a rule, blood results are considered current if they are not older than 3 months. If you have recent blood results, you are welcome to bring them with you and our doctor will use them for his assessment.
I am diabetic, how can the blood sample be organized?
Please let us know when you make your appointment. We will do our best to find an individual solution for you.
Is there a written and digital report?
After the consultation, you will receive your images from the radiological examinations in digital form, as well as a written final report.
Can the results of the Total Body Scan be translated?
As your examination was carried out in Austria, the findings will be written in German. At your request, we will be happy to take care of the translation of your findings. Please note that a translation will incur additional costs.
What happens if the result is negative? Do I even want to know?
Our independent, cooperating doctors know very well how to distinguish between serious abnormalities and harmless cases. Even if the result is negative, it is important to be informed. This can save valuable time for therapy.
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