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What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Aug 2017
Question: Can you smoke the day of a pet ct scan
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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!
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What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

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!