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Brandi Marsh-Nnadi MD, PHd
Radiologist
Dr. Brandi Marsh-Nnadi MD, PHd is a radiologist practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Marsh-Nnadi MD, PHd specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
19 years
Experience
Brandi Marsh-Nnadi
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Columbia University
- Accepting new patients
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How long is a whole-body CT scan?
10 minutes if no contrast is involved; otherwise, no more than an 1 hr.
Is CT dye bad?
No. It improves diagnostic capabilities significantly. For the radiologist it can be compared to seeing the world in black and white verses color.
How should I prepare for a CT scan with dye?
Do not eat or drink anything 3 hrs before your exam. Drink oral contrast 1.5 hrs before exam; it may taste better cold.
Is it okay to feel tired after CT scan with dye?
Well, nervousness and anxiety about getting a CT scan for the first time is enough to cause tiredness. It is not a side effect of the contrast given.
How long is a kidney CT scan with dye?
The actual scan time will be very short, less than 5 minutes, but all the prep work will take 30 minutes.
Ultrasound Image
Hi. What you sent me is not a diagnostic quality image. I would go with what the radiology report says.
Cat scan pulmonologist or radiologist
Hi, what you are referring to is material outside of the patient, likely a blanket covering the patient. It is not clinically relevant.
CAT scans
You can get everything done in one visit.
Does CT scan dye hurt?
No, it should not cause pain. Some patients feel different sensations from the contrast, like warmth during injection of the contrast.
Is CT scan dye safe for children?
Yes, the contrast agents used for CT exams are safe for children.
Can CT scan dye cause any harm?
It is low risk. By law, any center using iodinated contrast has to have measures in place to handle any potential contrast reactions. If your doctor ordered a contrast scan, it READ MORE
It is low risk. By law, any center using iodinated contrast has to have measures in place to handle any potential contrast reactions. If your doctor ordered a contrast scan, it is best to get it, as a non-contrast scan can severely limit the radiologists ability to detect problems. Bottom line, the benefits of contrast outweigh the risks.
Can CT scan cause vertigo?
No. Although getting up quickly after laying flat can.
Is CT scan dye radioactive?
No; contrast used for a CT scan is not radioactive. In contrast, nuclear medicine scans do use isotopes, which are radioactive.
How long is a kidney CT scan?
That is for the first part of the scan. There are multiple phases for this scan, but if your kidney function is normal, the scan time itself shouldnt take more than 5 minutes.
