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The CT scan is
one of the easiest, safest, and most valuable windows into the human
body. A CT scan is an innovative, new procedure that can show detailed,
cross-sectional images of all parts of the body. It provides your
physician with a completely unobstructed look at your body that far
surpasses conventional X-ray techniques. With just a simple pain-free
CT scan an intricate picture of your body is presented, allowing for
a wide array of more precise medical diagnosis. For a more detailed
summary of a CT scan, please check our
What is a CT scan page.
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Who is a candidate for a CT scan?
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CT Scan Screening
is recommended for anyone and everyone concerned about elusive, potentially
serious medical conditions in their health.
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risk factors include, but are not limited to the following: |
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Men
over 35 and Women over 40 years old |
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Current
or former serious disease sufferer |
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Current
or former smoker |
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Exposure
to second hand smoke |
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Family
history of cancer, heart disease, strokes, or other serious illness |
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High
cholesterol or blood pressure |
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Inactive
lifestyle |
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Stressful
lifestyle |
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Overweight |
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Diabetic |
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Occupational
exposures |
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No, Affiliated Medical of Dearborn allows
you the opportunity to take advantage of our medical care before symptoms
occur - without waiting for approval from your health insurance company.
A doctor's referral is not at all needed for you to begin actively
preventing disease and illness in your life. Simply call our office
at 313-563-0773 to schedule an appointment
or to discuss which CT screening options best suit your health and
wellness needs.
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Clothing and Attire is up to the patient's
discretion although it is recommended that you dress in comfortable
clothing. Also, metallic objects will be asked to be removed before
taking your scan.
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Preparation for your Affiliated Medical examination
is a cinch. There is none! It's just as simple as getting ready for
a regular doctor's appointment or an X-ray exam.
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The Affiliated Medical center is devoted to
comfortable, fast, and accurate health care screening. Minimal preparation
is required. The entire procedure takes roughly about a half-hour's
time and there is no evasion whatsoever. It's just one of those things
you can do on your lunch hour. Depending on your particular procedure,
the screening will capture up to several hundred high-resolution images
of your body while you comfortably lie on your stomach or back. The
actual scan will take less than a single breath. Every Affiliated
Medical scan is comfortable and private. In fact, you don't even need
to remove your clothes. For more information, please check our Procedure
page.
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Immediately following your scan, you will
receive a personal consultation with our expert radiologist, Dr. Tony
Bennett. He will present images of the vital organs in your body and
any problem areas you may have. The radiologist will also answer any
questions you and you will walk out with a CD-ROM of your images for
your personal records.
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No. CT Scanning is considered a completely
safe procedure. CT does involve some exposure to radiation, similar
to the radiation you would receive from an X-ray. However, the amount
of radiation you receive from a CT procedure is quite insignificant.
In fact, the amount of radiation you do receive is equivalent to the
amount of radiation you would receive in 3 years from natural sources
such as the sun.
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Insurance coverage on CT screening exams is
variable and thus depends upon the individual basis of the patient.
Insurance has been known to provide coverage in cases where disease
symptoms have been officially diagnosed, so you should check both
with your doctor and insurance company regarding this issue. For more
information regarding your particular case, please email us
help@amdmd.com or call Affiliated Medical of Dearborn at 313-563-0773.
We are happy to provide you with the appropriate paperwork so that
you may submit your CT screening exam for reimbursement.
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Rough price estimates for some various CT
exams are as follows: Cardiac Scoring ($250), Single organ scan ($350),
Virtual Colonoscopy ($700), Lung Screening ($350), and Total Body
Scan ($700) which includes scans of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and
head.
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No, pregnant women should not have
a CT exam or an X-ray for that matter. Depending upon the condition,
there may be other exams available, such as ultrasound, to help diagnose
a medical condition. Please ask your doctor.
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