CT Angiography

CT Angiography available at:

PRP Adamstown Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Bathurst Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Castle Hill Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Charlestown Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Cumberland Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dee Why Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dubbo Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Eastwood Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm
Saturday 8am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Erina Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Frenchs Forest Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gordon Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford North Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Hornsby Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Maitland Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Mona Vale Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Moore Park/City East Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
FREE ON SITE PARKING
Driver Avenue MP1 Car Park Free patient parking in MP1 Car Park. Even if sign says full, proceed to parking attendant and ask for X-Ray.
ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Norwest Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 8am - 12 noon
FREE PARKING Please ensure you have your parking ticket validated at PRP

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Orange Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Shellharbour Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Toukley Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Tuggerah Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Westmead Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Wollongong Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Woy Woy Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

CT angiography explained

CT angiography is a procedure combining a CT scan with an injection of a contrast media to create pictures of blood vessels and tissues. You will have contrast injected through an intravenous (IV) line in your arm or hand.
Please advise us

If you have had an adverse reaction to a previous contrast injection or other drugs or if you have any renal impairment. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire before the examination and sign a consent to the contrast injection if it is required for your examination.
If you are, or may be, pregnant.
Preparation

Please bring your referral, Medicare and Pension Health Care Cards with any previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.
You will need to fast for 4 hours before the test and keep well hydrated. If you are diabetic - please see special instructions below.
What happens during the procedure

You will be given a gown to wear, and then taken into the CT scan room and asked to lie down on the CT table.
In order to administer the contrast, a cannula will be inserted into a vein with the intravenous contrast given halfway through the CT angiogram. It is normal to experience a metallic taste in the mouth, a warm sensation in the bladder and a warm flush over the body. Rest assured that these will cease after a couple of minutes.
During the scan, you will be given instructions to keep very still and hold your breath as the images are taken.
A CT Angiography takes approx 30 minutes to complete. We recommend you drink plenty of fluids after the scan to help remove the contrast medium from your body.
How long does it take

A CT Angiography takes approx 30 minutes to complete.
After Your Examination

There are no restrictions after having a CT Angiogram, however it is recommended that you have a high fluid intake for 24 hours in order to flush out the contrast from your system.
Your images and report

After your examination, you will be given a copy of the most pertinent images from your study. A report will be given to you with the images, or sent directly back to your referring doctor by fax or email. PRP will store digital copies of all studies on our secure database for comparison with any future examinations.

Please bring any previous imaging with you for comparison.

It is important that you return to your doctor with your examination results. Whether they are normal or abnormal, your doctor needs to know promptly so that a management plan can be formulated.
Special precautions

You may not be able to have the contrast injection if you have had a reaction to a previous injection, or have significant renal failure.
Special instructions for diabetics

If your examination requires fasting, then book an early morning appointment and have your breakfast and diabetic medication after the examination.

If your examination will require an intravenous injection of contrast medium, we need to know your renal function. Please bring along the results of your most recent blood test creatinine level.
Possible complications

Allergic reactions to contrast material can occur but significant reactions are rare, and generally respond to adrenalin. Our staff members are equipped and trained to treat contrast reactions.

This content is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you would like any clarifications, please contact your local practice.

CT Angiography

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