A CT aortogram is a ct test of the aorta. It shows aortic aneurysm or dissection. Typical effective dose 10 to 20 mSv, similar to about 3 to 7 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Aortic aneurysm or dissection.
Tearing chest or back pain (emergency).
Remove metal objects. If contrast is used you may need to fast for a few hours; tell staff about allergies, kidney disease, diabetes medicines (metformin) or pregnancy.
Typical effective dose 10 to 20 mSv, similar to about 3 to 7 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
10 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
CT
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a ct aortogram show?
Aortic aneurysm or dissection.
Why is a ct aortogram done?
Tearing chest or back pain (emergency).
How do I prepare for a ct aortogram?
Remove metal objects. If contrast is used you may need to fast for a few hours; tell staff about allergies, kidney disease, diabetes medicines (metformin) or pregnancy.
Does a ct aortogram use radiation?
Typical effective dose 10 to 20 mSv, similar to about 3 to 7 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a ct aortogram take?
10 minutes
CT aortogram किन गरिन्छ?
Tearing chest or back pain (emergency).
CT aortogram का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Remove metal objects. If contrast is used you may need to fast for a few hours; tell staff about allergies, kidney disease, diabetes medicines (metformin) or pregnancy.
CT aortogram गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 10 to 20 mSv, similar to about 3 to 7 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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