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How To Prepare For Your
Cardiac PET Scan
48 HOURS BEFORE
- Do not take any of the following medications 48 hours before your test: Aggrenox, Persantine, Theophylline, Theo-Dur, Dipyridamole, and Aminophylline. If in doubt, please consult with your referring physician.
24 HOURS BEFORE
- Do not eat or drink anything that has caffeine, including coffee, tea, decaffeinated products, Excedrin, chocolate, cocoa, herbal teas, and soda for 24 hours before your exam. Caffeine will interfere with the results of the test and will result in your test being rescheduled if consumed. Drinking juice, Gatorade, and water are okay; drink plenty of fluids the morning the of test so you are well hydrated.
4 HOURS BEFORE
- Do not eat or drink anything except water, juice and Gatorade.
DIABETIC PATIENTS ONLY: Hold diabetes medications until they can be taken with food and bring them with you to your appointment.
REMINDERS
- Your appointment is located 8635 West 3rd Street #355W Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Do not wear lotions, oils or powders on your chest area. Do not wear perfumes or body sprays. Wear a comfortable twopiece outfit and do not wear jewelry the day of your test. Please make sure none of your undergarments have metal hooks, buttons, zippers or wires
- Bring your Photo ID and Insurance Card(s)-we do not keep these on file from prior years and need them for identification purposes.
- If you use an inhaler for asthma please bring it with you
- Bring your medications (or a list of current medications) with you to your appointment.
- Do not use any Nitroglycerin patches or long-acting oral Nitrates such as Isosorbide, Imdur, Isordil, Sorbitrate. Ismo, or Monoket.
- Take all unrestricted medications as you normally would.
- You will be lying on your back with your arms above your head for approximately 30 minutes-if you have any issues with this positioning, please contact us prior to your exam date.
- This test cannot be done if you are pregnant. All females aged 50 and younger who haven’t had a hysterectomy or tubal ligation will be required to take a pregnancy test at our office the day of your test.
- If you are claustrophobic or have a problem with being in a restricted environment for any length of time, please consult us prior to your appointment.
Any questions? Give us a call at 323-655-7610 and we would be happy to assist you.
How to Prepare for your
Cardiac PET Scan
- No food or drink within 4 hours of your appointment, however you can drink plain water
- No caffeine within 24 hours before your exam
- No use of tobacco or any other nicotine product before your appointment
- Talk to your Dr. about going off Beta Blockers for 48 hours before your appointment
- Talk to your Dr. about going off Calium Channel Blockers 24 hours before your appointment
- If you use an inhaler for asthma please bring it with you
- Do Not apply creams, lotions, or powders to your chest area the day of your exam
- If you have any questions about the medications your taking or the exam please consult your physician for clarification
Parking Information
There are numerous parking lots available. The most economical parking at the time of this information is located on WEST side of George Burns Rd.
If the MAIN entrance, either 8631 or 8635 is CLOSED, you may gain access to the building by going to either the WEST or EAST parking structure and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Reminder
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to your appointment.
Patient Forms
View the following forms prior to your appointment: