Basic question for the Dr’s and imaging specialist.

45min give or take

As for the results, that depends on how soon it's read by radiologist, results sent to ordering physician and then released to your records.

I'd plan on a few days post scan.

Thanks

Needless to say the va didn’t describe the process to me, just sent me a questionnaire asking if I felt claustrophobic and other things

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Thanks

Needless to say the va didn’t describe the process to me, just sent me a questionnaire asking if I felt claustrophobic and other things

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No problem

It's probably an open MRI, but being the VA you never know.

If you get claustrophobic at times, bring a family member and they will give you some Ativan to take the edge off.

They give you earphones to listen to music sometimes. It can be noisy too. I have had 2 brain MRIs and try to relax and breath and not move around or it has to be redone.

It's worth a shot, and totally within your rights...but bring a blank dvd/disc/thumbdrive with you and tell them you want a copy as well.
I did this so I would have it to send to other physicians for 2nd opinions.

But of the equipment is fairly recent, they should be able to email the file to the dr who will read it and write his findings.

paging LZ