What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017

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Thu, 3 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : Can you smoke the day of a pet ct scan

Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wow....

Detailed Answer:
Ok, while yes, it won't mess up the exam

here are some guidance rules
https://www.northshore.org/nuclear-medicine/diagnostic-tests/pet-scan-procedure/
BUT
wow.
Whatever the reason for the PET scan it is likely connected to a health problem that is connected to smoking. This would be a strong reason to give up smoking!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar