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CT Scan

A Cat Scan is a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body taken from different angles. The pictures are created by a computer that is linked to an x-ray machine. The computerized xray machine produces cross-sectional images of the body. The images are far more detailed than x-ray films, and can reveal disease or abnormalities in tissue and bone. Also called computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan

Exam Locations

Bridgeport Office (Commerce Park)

4699 Main Street, Suite 108

(203) 683-4550

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Bridgeport Office (Main Street)

2660 Main Street, Suite 103

(203) 683-4540

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Fairfield Office

425 Post Road

(203) 683-4520

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Stratford Office

2909 Main Street

(203) 683-4570

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More Information

For detailed information about a specific procedure visit the following resources:

 

Contrast Materials

Abdomen/Pelvis

Angiography

Brain/Head

Cardiac Scoring

Cervical Spine

Chest

Coronary Artery

Extremity

IACs/ Posterior Fossa

Lung

Orbits

Pulmonary Embolism

Pelvis

Pituitary

Sinuses

Spine

Exam Preparation Instructions

  • Please remember to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time
  • Wear comfortable clothing, (some exams may require 2 piece garments)
  • Avoid wearing jewelry
  • Bring anything in writing from the Referring Physician
  • Bring License and Insurance Cards
  • All consent forms will need to be signed prior to the exam and medical history will be reviewed
  • Bring any comparison films you may have, unless they are previous with Russo.
  • Payment is expected at the time of service/exam

 

CT with Contrast

 

  • Do not eat or drink anything 4 hours before the procedure.
  • If you, the patient, have known allergies to contrast or iodine, please contact your referring physician prior to the visit so the proper premedication can be administered. 
  • Allow approximately 1 hour for CT Abdomen/Pelvis scans
  • Allow approximately 20 minutes for Orbits scans
  • Allow approximately 45 minutes for CT Brain, CT Head, or CT Chest

 

Diabetic Patients - CT with Contrast

 

  • Follow previous instructions
  • It is our recommendation that patients who take any medicine, containing Metformin , need to withhold those meds for 48 hr after their CT with IV contrast.
  • Other medications that contain Metformin are: Glycon, Riomet, Glucovance, Avandamet, Glumetza, Metaglip

 

Please arrive 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment to drink the contrast, unless otherwise specified.

 

 

CT Lung Screening

 

  • No dietary restrictions
  • Allow approximately 15 minutes for the procedure.

 

CT Cardiac Calcium (Heart) Scoring

 

  • No dietary restrictions
  • Allow approximately 15 minutes for the procedure