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Brain PET:
PET imaging is used for various types of disease; primarily in detecting, staging and monitoring cancer, but also in heart disease and neurological disorders.
PET and Alzheimer's:
A PET scan can show the brain's biological changes attributable to Alzheimer's disease before any other diagnostic test, sometimes several years earlier than the onset of symptoms.
Early detection and confirmation of Alzheimer's disease allows for:
Early drug therapy to slow the loss of the patient's ability to function.
Future patient and family planning before loss of mental capacity.
Positive and accurate diagnosis of other dementing processes, chronic depression and normal aging.
PET can help confirm or rule out other disease or illness.
Uses:
Alzheimer Disease: Differentiate Alzheimer's disease from mild dementia.
| Neurological - Clinical Indications for Ordering PET |
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Insurance
(for other insurers, call) |
| Alzheimer's |
MEDICARE ONLY |
| Memory Loss |
MEDICARE |
| Dementia |
MEDICARE |
Preparation:
You should have nothing by mouth for 4 hours prior to arriving for your test.
You should only drink water.
Make sure to drink plenty of water so you are not dehydrated.
Do not wear any jewelry or hairpins.
Advise our staff of any allergies.
Bring all prior images or scans.
Bring doctors signed order.
Bring insurance co-payment and photo identification.
Wear comfortable clothing.
How Long is the Exam?:
Plan on being at the center for 2 hours.
After the Exam:
You should experience no discomfort and return immediately to daily activities.
Exam Results:
Results will be sent directly to your referring physician, who will then contact you.
Insurance Coverage:
Medicare currently is the ONLY insurance that covers PET for Alzheimer's and memory loss. Please contact our customer service for more information regarding coverage by other insurance companies. |
