What's Included in the Full Body Scan?

13 Oct 2023 · 2 min

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Promotional/explanatory transcript from MD LifeSpan (YouTube video) describing the components and purpose of their "full body scan" appointment. Emphasizes early detection of life‑threatening conditions and lists specific imaging included: Brain MRI (tumors, traumatic injury, MS, stroke, dementia), Brain MRA (arterial plaque, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations), Thyroid ultrasound (nodules, autoimmune disease, cancer), Carotid ultrasound (neck artery plaque/stroke risk), Low-dose helical Lung CT (lung cancer screening), Coronary artery calcium score CT (heart attack risk), Abdomen MRI (pancreas, liver cancers), Pelvis MRI (prostate, uterine, ovarian cancers), and optional Breast MRI for women. Ends with a call-to-action to visit mdlifespan.com and contact the MD Lifespan Longevity Team for scheduling and follow-up.

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Early detection is critical to successfully treating heart disease. Many forms of cancer, aneurysms and organ abnormalities to ensure a comprehensive health evaluation, MD LifeSpan suggests a combination of MRIs, ultrasounds and CT scans in one appointment, which we call the full body scan, which includes brain MRI to detect tumors, traumatic head injury, MS, stroke and even dementia. Brain MRA detects any plaque buildup in the brain arteries. This scan exposes aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations which can lead to a quick death if not caught quickly enough. Thyroid ultrasound to detect nodules, autoimmune issues and cancer Carotid ultrasound to detect plaque buildup in the neck's arteries, revealing your risk of having a stroke. Low dose Helical Lung CT to screen for lung cancer, which is often missed on regular chest X rays Coronary artery calcium score CT of the the heart helps you understand how much risk you have for a heart attack. Abdomen MRI to uncover cancers in internal organs such as the pancreas and liver, which are two of the deadliest cancers because they are often found too late. Pelvis MRI to detect prostate cancer in men and uterine or ovarian cancers in women. Women also have the option to add a breast MRI that is more effective than a mammogram in catching breast cancer in the earliest stages. Detecting and treating these life threatening issues early can save your life. The key is identifying and addressing potential problems before they become a bigger problem. The MD Lifespan Longevity Team can help you sign up for a full body scan, review your results and offer a treatment plan to prevent any serious conditions detected. Visit mdlifespan.com to schedule a call with a client service advisor to take the first step towards treating tomorrow's health today.