Frequently Asked Questions

What should I mention before the scan?: Tell the team about vascular surgery, stents, blood thinners or sudden limb pain or swelling. Sudden symptoms may need urgent medical assessment.
Is fasting necessary?: For abdominal or renal vessel Doppler, the center advises 6–8 hours of fasting; preparation for other areas may differ.
What conditions can it help identify?: It helps assess blood clots, narrowed arteries and problems with venous blood flow.
What is Doppler ultrasound?: A: It uses sound waves to assess the direction and speed of blood flow through arteries and veins.
Where is PET/CT available, and what if I have diabetes?: The service is listed at the Borg El Kheir branch only. Tell the team when booking if you have diabetes so glucose-related instructions can be arranged.
How do I prepare?: Fast for 4–6 hours, drink water, avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours and bring relevant previous scans and reports.
Why is PET/CT requested?: : It is used in cancer assessment, staging and treatment monitoring, and in selected cardiac or neurological cases.
What is PET/CT?: It combines metabolic information from PET with anatomical images from CT in one examination.