| Why screen
when I am healthy? |
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Heart
disease, stroke and cancer are the leading causes of death in the world |
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Over half of these
deaths occur in people without any warning signs - often, the first
sign of a health problem is a heart attack, sudden death and
stroke whilst the earliest cancer symptoms may not occur until the
disease is widespread |
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Earlier detection of
any complications
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| What
state-of-the-art equipment does HealthScan Malaysia™ utilise? |
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At HealthScan Malaysia™, we endeavour to
use the most advanced technology when screening individuals.
We have the 64-slice multi-detector CT (MDCT) scanner called the
Siemens Somatom Sensation 64. It is one of the most advanced
technologies in health care today, the first of its kind in South-East
Asia.
Prior to the introduction of the 64-slice MDCT scanner, non-invasive
(i.e. non operation required) ways of detecting heart disease and
stroke relied on methods that only allowed diagnosis of the disease
when it was already at an advanced stage.
The latest 64-slice MDCT Scanner available at HealthScan
Malaysia™ allows these medical conditions to be detected at a
VERY EARLY STAGE.
Other non-invasive diagnostic tools such as mammography, tumour markers
and virtual colonoscopy are also available.
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| What can
the HealthScan Malaysia™ team offer using this revolutionary
technology? |
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Use calcium
scoring to survey all the vessels of the heart to give you an
assessment of heart attack risk. |
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Identify
vulnerable deposits of atheroma (plaque)- the main cause of heart
attack and stroke - in the heart and brain vessels at the earliest
stages of development BEFORE they are detectable using existing
methods including stress testing, nuclear imaging and
Ultrasound/Doppler studies |
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Perform
non-invasive total body angiogram accurately as an alternative to the
invasive method to assess coronary, limb and head and neck
blockages, bypass grafts, stent and congenital abnormalities. |
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Detect early cancer in
the major organs including the brain, lungs, liver and kidneys |
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Perform
non-invasive Virtual colonoscopy to detect polyps and
early cancer in the large bowel helping avoid the discomfort and
inconvenience of endoscopic colonoscopy.
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| Can the
scan detect cancer? |
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The 64-slice MDCT scanner may detect
abnormalities such as nodules, masses, cysts or tumors as small as
0.4mm - that's the size of a grain of sand.
If the scan detects an abnormality, it is up to
you and your personal physician to decide whether you should have any
further testing to see whether or not the abnormality is cancerous. The
report you will receive will aid in that decision. Early detection of
cancer may improve your chances of survival.
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| What
additional high-technology medical diagnostic services and facilities
does HealthScan Malaysia™ offer? |
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Onsite
Chemical and Pathology Laboratory with reliable results within 2 hours. |
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Non-invasive Cardio-respiratory Diagnostic Facilities
including ECG, Stress Testing, Lung Function Test, Body-Fat Analysis
and Heart Ultrasound (Echo). |
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General
X-ray, abdominal and pelvic Ultrasound, DEXA Bone Densitometry and
Mammography. |
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Onsite Cardiologist,
General Practitioner and Dietitian. |
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Cardiac
Rehabilitation Service - for optimal post heart attack or bypass
surgery recovery and lifestyle advice for those with high risk
factors. |
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VIP
lounge with internet facilities, free parking for purchases of our
Diagnostic Packages, online and phone
appointments service, pharmacy and dietitian designed meals. |
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| What is a
CT scan? |
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A CT (computed tomography) scan is a non-invasive
diagnostic tool that provides clear and detailed images of the body's
internal structures.
Thousands of X-ray images are acquired during the scan and processed by
a computer that displays the corresponding images on a computer screen.
These two- dimensional,
cross-sectional images are often referred to as "slices" and merged to
form three and four dimensional images.
With 64 slice acquisitions per rotation, the Siemens Somatom Sensation
64 provides advanced scanning speed for HealthScan Malaysia™
procedures.
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| What does
a scan involve? |
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A CT scan involves lying on the scanner table,
holding your breath and remaining still for a short interval. Depending
on the chosen package, various areas can be scanned from the head to
the pelvis.
A full body scan can include the heart, lungs,
abdomen and pelvis.
An abdominal scan includes the liver, pancreas,
gall bladder, kidneys and spleen.
A pelvis scan includes the bladder and prostate
or uterus.
All examinations included in the complete scan
package may be performed individually.
Ultrasound is the preferred modality for regular
screening of the abdomen and pelvis.
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| Can I eat
beforehand? |
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You need to fast for at least 4 hours before your
scan and at least 6 hours before any planned blood investigations.
Water is allowed. For Virtual Colonoscopy, prior bowel preparation
would be required.
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| What can I
expect when I arrive for my scan? |
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A private waiting area is available where our
customer service representative (CSR) will register you and complete a
medical history questionnaire including a risk factor assessment.
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| What
preparation do I have to undertake before a body scan? |
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We request that customers fast for at least 4
hours prior to a scan.
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| How long
does a scan take? |
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All of the followings are approximates including
standard preparations. The actual machine scanning time is in brackets.
• Heart
Scan 30 minutes (<8 secs)
• Body
Scan 15 minutes (<20 secs)
• Virtual
colonoscopy 15 minutes (<10secs)
• Virtual
colonoscopy with body scan 30 minutes (<20 secs)
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| Does it
hurt? |
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No, the scans are painless and non-invasive. The
only mild discomfort arises from the insertion of a small IV cannula
for X-ray contrast injection for blood vessel CT scans.
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| Is it safe? |
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All our body scans involve low-dose radiation and
the exposure during a scan is minimal. As with any medical procedure,
if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please inform our
doctors and the CSRs before scheduling your examination. It is not safe
for pregnant women to undergo a CT scan. Ultrasound scanning however,
is safe.
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| I get
claustrophobic and don't really want to go inside a scanner. |
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CT scanners are "open top" so there is no
claustrophobia. It looks like a doughnut. Once you go through the hole,
it is open on the other side. CT scanners are nothing like a MRI in
this respect.
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| How long
does it take to receive results for a scan? |
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Immediately following the scan, the customer
meets with our doctors to discuss the results of the scan. A detailed
written report complete with scan images is compiled on-site and given
to the customer when they leave the centre.
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| What
should I do with the results of my scan? |
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The customer will be free to discuss the results
with his/her personal doctor or alternatively we would be happy to
assist with a referral to an appropriate specialist.
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| Type of
scans available at HealthScan Malaysia™ and the charges |
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A variety of packages are available to you and you
will be given advice on how to select the most suitable option for your
needs.
The packages can be found in the HealthScan Malaysia™ leaflet,
corporate brochure and on the website. Payment has to be made at the
time services are rendered.
Cash and credit cards are accepted.
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| Is a
doctor's referral necessary for a scan to be scheduled? |
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No. You can call and or make an appointment at
HealthScan Malaysia™ for a scan at any time.
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| How do I
get to HealthScan Malaysia™? |
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HealthScan Malaysia™ is located on the 2nd
Floor of Menara HLA on Jalan Kia Peng, opposite
the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Parking is available in the
Menara HLA car park. It is within walking distance from the KLCC LRT
stop.
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