Preparations
Before you arrive for your scheduled appointment, please take note of the following information:
MRI (MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)
Please call our office before your appointment if any of the following apply:
Surgical vascular clips IVC Filter
Breast Tissue Expander Pacemaker
Neurostimulators Silver Backed Dermal Patches
Cochlear implants Penile Implants
DO NOT WEAR EYE MAKE-UP. MUSIC IS AVAILABLE DURING THE EXAMINATION
CT SCAN
For contrast administration please supply Bun/Creat. Levels and inform us if you are diabetic and take Glucophage or Glucovance.
CT and IVP Information:
BUN: ____________
CREAT: ____________
Date of Blood Work: ____________
Asthmatic or Allergic Patients, please pre medicate.
Diabetic Patients needing contrast, please alert our office at the time of your appointment.
Biopsy
BIOPSIES ARE PERFORMED AT 1820 MADISON AVENUE ONLY!
Wear comfortable bra the day of the exam
Avoid taking any blood thinner 7-14 days before the exam please confirm with your physician that it is OK for you to do. some patients take aspirin for their blood pressure. some people can’t stop taking it because their blood pressure will rise
Allergies to local anesthetic?
Abdominal Sonogram:
Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam.
OB and Pelvic Sonogram
1-1/2 hours before exam, drink 4 large glasses of water.
Do not empty bladder, full bladder required.
DEXA
No calcium pills, vitamins with calcium or dairy products on the day of exam.