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No you cannot smoke before a PET scan because it will alter the results and it will be detecting in you system which may cause problems with the scanning process.
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Can you smoke before a ct scan?
Can I smoke before ct scan
How long does a pet scan take?
A full body PET scan can take 30 to 45 minutes. A scan of a single lamp or a single organ can take as little as 10 minutes.
Does alcohol affect a PET Scan?
He'll yes.
Does a PET scan have a negative effect on a kidney?
A PET scan can have a negative effect on a kidney. If dye is used, this can cause a problem for some people. It is also good for detecting illness, though.
Why is a biopsy given after a pet scan?
A PET scan can reveal the presence of a mass, but it is also good to have a sample of cells from the suspected area to look for changes in the nucleus to ascertain whether pre-cancerous changes are taking place. Hence, the biopsy under CT guidance.
Can you smoke before a ct scan?
Can I smoke before ct scan
Why can't you eat carbohydrates before having a PET Scan?
You can not eat carbohydrates before a Pet scan because it can show a raise in activity and metabolism in your body. This is because your body breaks down carbohydrates to store energy and the scan will show an inaccurate reading.
Can pet scan can be used on humans?
A PET scan is for humans.
What brain imaging method requires the injection of a radioactive substance?
PET scan
What type of procedure is a PET scan?
cat scan
What is a ped scan?
Do you mean PET scan? That is a scan for cancer metastases, I believe.
What is a Diagnostic body scan that is referred to as a ped scan?
Are you talking about a PET scan?
What does mediastinal blood pool maximum SUV is 2.5 on a PET scan?
What does mediastinal blood pool maximum SUV is 2.5 on a PET scan?
What advantage does the MRI scan have over the Pet scan for the subject?
A PET scan shows what level / stage (if any) the cancer is at. An MRI scan doesn't do this, the reader, looks for abnormalities on the scan which shows up everything in the body.
Can you have a pet scan and bone scan on same day?
Yes, but bone scan has to be completed first.
Is it safe to smoke after Myocardial Perfusion Scan Thallium Scan Cardiac Nuclear Imaging?
Truth be told, it is never safe to smoke.
Can you have a PET scan with a defibrillator?
yes
