• What is a Check-up?

A check-up is designed to assess a person's general health and detect potential health problems. Programs of such screening allow a person to perform a general body examination and obtain information about the overall state of health, even in the absence of a specific disease or symptoms.

 

• Who and when should apply for a Check-up?

A Check-up is done to assess a person's overall health, even in the absence of symptoms or complaints. There are however some general recommendations for people who should undergo an examination and its timing.

Due to certain risk factors, some people may need more frequent check-ups.  For example, people with a family history of heart disease or cancer, people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, and people with risk factors such as obesity or smoking should have more frequent health screenings.

 

• What should you pay attention to before a Check-up?

• Do not eat or drink after 00:00 a.m. the night before the check-up program. If necessary, you may drink one glass of water.
• Eliminate smoking after 00:00.
• Fast for at least 8 hours before the check-up.
• Eliminate alcohol consumption at least 3 days before the check-up.
• If you regularly do exercises or sports, it is worth skipping a session on the day of the check-up.
• If you have medications that should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach, you should bring them with you. The medicines can be taken after the examination.
• If you have previously performed tests and examinations, bring them with you.
• For our female guests, a comprehensive examination during their periods is not considered acceptable.

 

• How does the Check-Up at Emsey Hospital proceed?

1. You can get more information about all our packages and individual Check-Up and make an appointment by visiting our Health Advisory Center or by calling by phone.
2. After determining the appropriate check-up package for you, an appointment date and time will be agreed upon.
3. All tests and examinations will be organized accordingly.
4. Your registration process will be carried out by our Check-Up consultant and you will be accompanied throughout the process.
5. All the results of your tests and examinations will be evaluated by our medical specialist.

 

• Emsey Hospital Check-Up packages

Our hospital's Check-Up packages are organized according to age groups, taking into account the different needs of our guests. You can also contact our Health Advisory Center for a free preliminary consultation with our doctor and create your personalized Check-Up package.

• Personalized (Flexible) Check-Up
• Check-Up for Women Under 40
• Check-Up for Women Over 40
• VIP Check-Up for Women
• Check-Up for Men Under 40
• Check-Up for Men Over 40
• VIP Check-Up for Men
• Pediatric Check-Up

 

• What is  a whole body MR imaging at 3 Tesla?

3 Tesla MRI is an imaging method used to observe all body parts of a person in detail, from the head to the feet.

 

• What is 3Tesla MRI best for?

The full-body MRI is used to diagnose, follow-up or evaluate many different health conditions. This imaging method can be used to follow various conditions such as cancer, heart diseases, brain diseases, spinal problems, liver and kidney diseases.

Particularly, it can be used in the follow-up of cancer patients and for diagnostic purposes in healthy individuals.

 

• How is a 3 Tesla MRI performed and how long does the procedure last?

The full-body scan is performed using a 3 Tesla MR imaging device. The patient lies on a table placed inside a long tunnel and the device scans different parts of the body. A magnetic field and radio waves are used during scanning.

The full-body imaging takes approximately 45-50 minutes.

 

• How is the full body MRI different from other imaging methods?

3 Tesla is distinguished by the fact that it provides a holistic view of the whole body.

• The full-body MRI is used for detailed observation of various parts of the body. Whereas other imaging techniques usually focus on a specific organ or area, a full-body MRI allows assessment of changes in several organs and systems within a single scan.
• MRI scans do not use radiation.  This distinguishes MRI from some other imaging methods that use exposure to radiation.  Therefore, a full-body MRI may be the best option for patients who prefer not to be exposed to harmful effects of radiation, and especially for children who need to be protected from radiation exposure.
• MRI is a non-invasive procedure and does not involve surgical intervention within the patient's body.  However, along with imaging procedures, also invasive operations (e.g., a biopsy procedure) can be performed at the same time.

 

• Frequently asked questions

How do I prepare for a 3 Tesla full-body MRI?

As a rule, the use of a contrast agent in a whole-body MRI scan is not necessary.However, in some conditions it may be necessary to administer a contrast agent. It is important to remain still during the imaging process, as any movement can affect the quality of the images.

A full-body MRI is performed using a magnetic field, so you must remove all metal objects before entering the scanning area.

For special conditions such as pregnancy, the presence of a pacemaker or other medical device, it is important to inform your physician or health care provider before the scan.In these cases, it may be necessary to reschedule the examination and make special arrangements.

 

Is a full-body MRI painful?

There are no painful sensations during a full-body MRI exam. The main discomfort is the loud sound of the machine, which can be corrected with headphones. An MRI scan is a non-invasive imaging technique that does not involve any surgical interventions or other painful procedures on the patient's body.

 

For which at-risk groups is a full-body MRI recommended?

Oncology: A 3 Tesla full-body MRI can be used to detect and assess the spread or metastasis of cancer cells.  Full-body MRI screening can be used to achieve early detection of first-stage cancer and therefore timely treatment.

Lymphoma: Cancers of the lymphatic system, such as lymphoma, are an indication for a full-body MRI.  Since the lymph nodes are located in many parts of the body, a full-body MRI can be used to evaluate their enlargement, lesion or metastasis.

Rheumatologic diseases: Rheumatologic diseases affect the joints, muscles, and connective tissue in the body.  A full-body MRI can be used to diagnose these diseases or to evaluate joint damage, inflammation, or changes during treatment.

Inflammatory diseases: Full-body MRI can be used to detect inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease, inflammatory systemic diseases such as multiple sclerosis and sarcoidosis.

Metabolic diseases: Full-body MRI  can be used as a diagnostic or monitoring tool for certain rare metabolic diseases.  For example, MRI can be used to detect changes in organs in metabolic disorders such as Wilson disease or Gaucher disease.

 

Does the full-body imaging use radiation?

No, full-body MRI does not use radiation.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) works by using a magnetic field and radio waves.The magnetic field and radio waves do not emit radiation and have no harmful effects on the body.

 

Are any substances injected into the body prior to scanning?

Injections of radiopharmaceuticals or contrast agents are not usually required for performing a full-body MRI.Nevertheless, the use of contrast agent injections may be necessary in certain conditions and for the evaluation of certain diseases.

Contrast agents allow specific structures or pathologies to be seen more accurately and in greater detail on MRI images.

 

 

 

 

Ekleme Tarihi: 7/6/2023
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