Total Body Scan *
Total Body Scan is designed for early detection and prevention of heart disease, stroke and cancer, the three major killers. Other illness detected are congenital abnormalities, kidney stones, cysts in liver, pancreas, ovaries, spinal problems and enlarged prostate. The scanning procedure takes 30 minutes, and the patient must come in a fasting condition.
This test is recommended only for patients who are at high risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, those with atypical body symptoms, who has abnormal loss of weight or increased cancer markers. Cancer if detected at an early stage can usually be treated with good long term results.
Total Body Scan consists of the following scans :-
- Brain and Neck (soft tissue) CT scan of brain and skull, eyes, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, salivary and thyroid glands, lymph nodes.
- Chest and Lung CT scan ( Lungs, thoracic cages, ribs, mediastinum)
- Abdominal CT Scan (Liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidney, urinary bladder, prostate, uterus, aorta.
- Coronary artery calcium scan
Key Benefits
- Non-invasive imaging of arteries in any part of the bod
- 3D reconstruction
- Safe, minimally invasive
- To rule out tumour and abnormal growth
* Patients need to consult doctor prior undergoing this Total Body Scan