You should visit a center that has Specialty Radiologists who are board-certified and provide fast medical image readings. Our team is dedicated to providing accurate test results with a quick turnaround time, so your physician can take the necessary next steps towards your wellness. This is one of our many commitments to our patients.
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Our team and technology make us Miami’s #1 center for CT Scans.
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Equipment Technology
Unique Imaging is proud to present the latest in CT imaging technology to South Florida. The GE Discovery MI DR 64 slice CT scanner delivers excellent high resolution images, shorter scan times, streamlines workflow, and produces the lower radiation than other machines. Few imaging centers have this level of technology.
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Why does equipment matter?
The quality and resolution of the CT images are important for accurate diagnosis or evaluation from a referring physician. In addition, you want to get the lowest amount of radiation necessary. The Discovery MI DR scanner can reduce CT dose by up to 82 percent at the same image quality in routine imaging across applications.
Patient Experience
Getting a CT Exam can be overwhelming. The exam can last between 15 – 30 minutes and If you have ever been in a still position for this long, you will know that it can quickly get frustrating if you are not comfortable or at ease. Patient comfort is one of our utmost priorities. We address this through ambient controls, soothing music, and the most comfortable equipment options available.
Exam Results
If you are in need of an CT exam it is because a referring physician has requested it or you would like to evaluate if there are any abnormalities or problems in an area of your body. You should make sure that the results of the exam itself are accurate and professionals interpreting those results are experienced and thorough. We pride ourselves on the quality of exams we perform and our talented Radiologists..
D. Miran (Patient)
Wow! Truly great experience. Usually I dread getting an MRI! Staff and technician are awesome. Went there because they had a 3T MRI, which doctor recommended. Exam itself was fast and actually soothing. Relaxing music and cool ambient lighting. Quick turnaround on the results too. Overall, 5 well deserved stars!
S. Brown (Patient)
Doctor Roizental’s facility was great. Clean, professional and took care of me quickly.
Our Equipment
Phillips Ingenia 3.0T
The Philips Ingenia 3.0T is the first-ever digital broadband magnetic resonance imaging system. Complete with an in-bore patient comfort system and ambient environment, patients can have a pleasant MRI experience. It also provides both consistent high-quality images possible with 3.0T (Tesla) magnet strength.
MAIN FEATURES
- – Optimized 70 cm Open Bore design to reduce patient anxiety and claustrophobia.
- Open Bore design can accommodate patients up to 551lb/250kg.
- Direct Digital samples the MR signal directly in the RF coil on the patient. In addition, the fiber-optic transmission captures the purest MR signal with up to 40% greater signal-to-noise ratio.
An Elective Full Body Scan Can Save Your Life
This elective exam uses state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology such as MRI Scans, CT Scans, and PET scans, to help detect silent life threatening abnormalities that if identified in early stages, can save your life. More than 90% of people whose cancer is diagnosed at stage 1 have a 10 year survival rate, compared with 5% for those whose disease is found at stage 4. Early Detection Saves Lives and our technology gives patients the power of knowledge.
F.A.Q. About CT Exams
WHAT IS A CT SCAN?
A CT scan is a fast and painless imaging procedure used to take images of the inside of your body. CT is an abbreviation for Computed Tomography. CT scans are also referred to as CAT scans (Computed Axial Tomography).
A CT scanner is a special kind of X-ray machine used to study the human body in cross sectional views. This allows radiologist to visualize images of the inside your body with multiple views.
In addition, CT scanning can also be used to help guide biopsies as well as therapeutic & pain relieving procedures.
WHAT ABOUT CT SCANS WITH CONTRAST?
CT scans are typically done without contrast but if your Doctor is looking to rule out a specific diagnosis, contrast may be required to help identify the pathology. CT contrast includes PO contrast which is also called oral contrast and IV (Intravenous) contrast. PO contrast consist of a drink you take prior to having the CT scan and is used when studying the digestive tract to better visualize the inside the stomach, intestines, and colon. IV contrast is contrast medium delivered through a small IV usually in the arm and can be used to visualize blood flow as in a CTA (Computed Tomography Angiography) as well as to identify by enhancing specific abnormal pathology that may be difficult to visualize without the use of IV contrast. For certain cases both PO and IV contrast may be needed to visualize specific pathologies.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE AND WHAT TO EXPECT?
f the exam is ordered without contrast, little or no preparation such as fasting may be required specific to your exam.
If your exam does require preparation instructions you will be contacted 24 hours prior to your exam and given exam specific preparation instructions.
If the test is ordered with IV contrast by your physician you will be required to receive a contrast injection into a vein in your arm. The technologist may ask if you have asthma or if you have allergies to Iodine and certain drugs. The IV contrast material used at Unique Imaging for CT is nonionic iodine and is less likely to cause an allergic reaction than standard iodine contrast. You will be asked not to consume food 4 hours prior your exam to avoid complications during the rare event of an anaphylactic contrast reaction. In addition, patients 60 years or older require a blood test for renal (Kidney) functions. It is very important to provide us with relevant previous exams such as CT and/or MRI for our radiologist to compare.
You may be asked to wear a gown during the exam or you may be allowed to wear your own clothing if it is loose-fitting and has no metal fasteners. The technologist will provide a secure locker to place all your belongings as no foreign objects are allowed in the CT suite for your own safety.
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For your convenience, you can request an appointment by providing us some very basic information.
