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Lung Screening, Heart Screening, Body Screening, Screening Images
What is Body Screening?
The purpose of having a Body Screening examination is to detect abnormalities in the Lungs, Heart, Abdomen, and Pelvis. The exam can detect:
- Pulmonary nodules in lungs (can detect small nodules that cannot be seen on a plain chest x-ray)
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Coronary artery plaque (calcified) which determines your risk of coronary disease and heart attack
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Aortic aneurysms (enlargement of the aorta)
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Kidney stones
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Cancers in the lungs, liver, colon, pancreas, kidneys, spleen and adrenal glands
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Colonic diverticula (outpouchings of the colon which can lead to diverticulitis)
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Hernias
Who should have a Body Screening exam?
Body Screenings are most beneficial for individuals who have one or more of the following risk factors:
- History of smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke
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Strong family history of heart disease and/or cancer
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High blood pressure
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Elevated cholesterol greater than 200 mg/dl
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Diabetes
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Overweight
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Asbestos exposure
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