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What is Full Body Health Scan?

Full Body Health Scan (FBHS) is an examination of the body by utilization of an ultra-fast helical CT scanner for cancer screening and coronary calcification scoring.   This WHOLE BODY SCAN screens for tumors in the body and detects the amount of calcium build up in heart arteries.

The purpose of the scanning is to detect lung cancer, abdominal or pelvic cancer, and coronary artery disease.   The results of the scan are achieved quickly and painlessly.   An analysis of the scan outcome enables the radiologist to guide you and your physician regarding lifestyle and/or diet modifications or treatment to optimize your health.

AIC's coronary calcium scoring measures the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries… a measure of coronary artery disease.   This program can tell you if you are at risk for a heart attack.   For anyone over the age of 40 and those who smoke, have a family history of heart problems or are currently diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes or other heart related diseases, scan-health is something you should look in to.

WHY THIS SCAN IS IMPORTANT

Your future depends on the present. This non-invasive tool can give you the tools to reveal the true status of your health.   One office visit.   One scan.   One consultation.   In one single and painless visit is all it takes.   No need to schedule multiple appointments, or waiting endless days to hear about the results of the tests done.   Now YOU can take destiny in your hands and potentially save your life.

PROCEDURE

• Arrive at Advanced Imaging Center approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.   Park in the parking lot.  
• Complete the medical questionnaire (5-10 minutes).  
• You will lie on the table and in several short breath-holds, the scanner will take the images.  
• It will take 5-10 minutes to complete the scan.  
• The unique innovative technology of the ultra-fast, helical CT scanner delivers high-resolution images in a fraction of the time of conventional CT scanners.  
• Radiation is less than that of a conventional CT scanner.  
• Painless, non -invasive and non-claustrophobic.  

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOUR VISIT

• Schedule an in-person consultation with the radiologist (15-20 minutes.)
• An opportunity to view the scan, ask questions, discuss abnormalities.  
• A detailed written report will follow with a copy sent to your physician within 2 -3 days.  

 

SCREENING CORONARY SCAN

Screening coronary artery calcium scoring

1.5 million Americans died from Cardiovascular diseases and Cancer last year.

Some of these deaths could have been prevented!
 

 

SCREENING TUMOR SCAN

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrollable growth and spread of abnormal cells.   If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death.   Many cancers are cured if detected and treated promptly.   Many can be prevented by lifestyle changes.  

What question can Full Body Health Scan answer?

• Is a tumor present?
• Has the cancer spread?
• Is my cancer treatment effective?
• Has the cancer recurred?

What are the risk factors?

• Family history of cancer
• Tobacco and alcohol use
• Environmental exposure nutrition and diet
• Age, gender, ethnicity.  

According to the American Cancer Society:

"Cancer kills more people annually than AIDS, accidents and homicide combined.   Many of the deaths could have been prevented through increased cancer prevention and screening and improved access to medical care."

Full Body Health Scan can mean the difference
between living life to the fullest or becoming a victim of a disease.

The Full Body Health Scan is a non-invasive CT scan of the body performed on our Dual Slice Helical CT.   A specially trained radiologist examines your cardiovascular system, lungs, and major organs of the abdomen and pelvis to detect the earliest stages of disease, including coronary artery disease and lung cancer.

Results from this rapid and painless scan indicate whether or not hidden disease exists and enables the radiologist to guide you and your physician on possible lifestyle/diet modifications, or treatment, to optimize your health.

Your future depends on the present.   The most expensive cost in medicine has proven to be the unknown.   Advanced Imaging Center's Full Body Health Scan, one of the most powerful, non-invasive tools to reveal the unknown, is available to your and your family.   Now YOU can take destiny in hand to potentially save your own life.

In one single and painless visit, multiple diagnostic tests are run simultaneously eliminating the need for you to return to a facility repeatedly to learn the status of your health.   One office visit.   One scan.   One in-person consultation with the same physician who interprets the scan to give you an opportunity to view the scan, ask questions, and discuss abnormalities.   A comprehensive, written report will follow, with a copy to your physician within 2-3 days.

If you would like to receive more information about the Full Body Health Scan, or if you would like one of our staff members to contact you, please call us for information or to set up an appointment.  

The Full Body Health Scan is very accurate in detecting the following diseases:

Chest

• Coronary artery disease
• Lung cancer, emphysema
• Thoracic aorta calcification, dilatation
• Pericardial effusion
• Heart valve calcification

Abdomen

• "Silent tumors" of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, adrenal glands, and lymph nodes
• Stomach tumors and inflammation
• Liver cysts, infection, cirrhosis
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Gallstones
• Kidney stones

Pelvis

• Male
  • Prostatic enlargement
  • Bladder tumors
• Female
  • Ovarian and uterine tumors
  • Bladder tumors

Skeletal System

• Bone demineralization (osteoporosis)
• Bone tumors
• Spine and hip arthritis and Degenerative disease

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WHAT IS CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)?

CAD is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries secondary to atherosclerotic plaque ("hardening of the arteries").   Most plaque calcifies, and the greater the amount of calcium (which we can measure) the more severe the plaque and blockage.   The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle (myocardium).   If the coronary artery is obstructed, blood flow to the heart muscle is decreased or stopped, resulting in a heart attack (myocardial infarct).

What Do the Results of the Full Body Health Scan Tell Me About my Cardiovascular System?

• A score is computed based on the amount of calcification detected.   Your score is an accurate predictor of the degree of narrowing of coronary arteries and the likelihood of a future coronary event (heart attack).
• If no calcified plaque is detected, the risk of CAD can be virtually excluded.

What Are the Risk Factors According to the American Heart Association?

• Non-modifiable Risk Factors
  • Men older than 45
  • Postmenopausal women
  • Family history of heart disease
• Modifiable Risk Factors
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Elevated LDL, low HDL

According to the American Heart Association:

• CAD is the number one killer of American men and women.
• Every 33 seconds someone in the United States dies from heart disease.   30% have no apparent risk factors.

American Heart Association, Heart and Stroke Statistical Update, 1998.

WHAT IS CANCER?

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.   If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death.   However, many cancers can be cured if detected and treated promptly, and many others can be prevented by lifestyle changes, especially avoidance of tobacco.

What Questions Can the Full Body Health Scan Answer with a High Degree of Accuracy?

• Is a silent (asymptomatic) tumor present?
• Has the cancer spread?
• Is my cancer treatment effective?
• Has the cancer recurred?

What are the Risk Factors According to the American Cancer Society?

• Non-modifiable Risk Factors
  • Family history of cancer
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
• Modifiable Risk Factors
  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Environmental exposure
  • Nutrition and diet

According to the American Cancer Society:

"Cancer affects Americans of all racial and ethnic groups and kills more people annually than AIDS, accidents, and homicides combined.   In 1997 alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that 560,000 cancer deaths will occur and 1,382,400 new cases will be diagnosed.   Many of these deaths could be prevented through increased cancer prevention and screening, and improved access to medical care."
American Cancer Society's Annual Report,
Cancer Facts and Figures, 1997.
 

Facts about services at AIC

1.     The only community-based, private-practice, physician-operated imaging facility in the Antelope Valley, just like any other private practice medical office.   Not belonging to any hospital or outside imaging network.   This means more personal and caring service.

2.     AIC was the first MRI-accredited site in the Antelope Valley ... approved by the American College of Radiology's MRI Accreditation Committee.

3.     Dr. Ray Hashemi is the only radiologist in the area with fellowship training in ALL aspects of MRI, including neuro and musculoskeletal MRI.

 

Why is AIC the PIONEER in advanced medical imaging in the Antelope Valley?

1.     AIC was the first to introduce a high-quality OPEN MRI (open-air or open-sided MRI) to the Antelope Valley (January 1998).

2.     AIC was the first to introduce Short-bore OPEN High-Field (1.5 Tesla) MRI to the Antelope Valley (January 1999).

3.    AIC was the first to introduce multi-slice CT (MSCT) to the Antelope Valley (August 1999); upgraded to a 16-slice CT in 2003.

4.     AIC was the first to introduce revolutionary 3D Ultrasound to the Antelope Valley (April 1999); upgraded to a GE 4D Ultrasound in 2004.

5.     AIC was the first to introduce a PET scanner to the Antelope Valley (July 1999).

6.     AIC was the first to achieve MRI Accreditation in the Antelope Valley (July 2000).

Call us at one of our three locations: Lancaster (661) 949-8111, Palmdale (661) 456-2020 or Valencia (661) 255-0060