Important Information
Hopefully our website has answered all of your questions regarding our services. If it has not, please feel free to call our office at (859) 341-3333 and we'd be happy to answer any other questions you might have.

Please see the preparation section for important information you need to know prior to coming to KDC for your CT or MR.

We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions that have come to us from patients over the years. Perhaps these will help you find the information you need.

Important Eye Information
Some metallic objects can be moved or dislodged during your MRI due to the strong magnet. This can result in serious eye injury. Do you now, or have you ever had:

Metal in your eyes?
Injury to your eyes?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please call Kentucky Diagnostic Center at least 24 hours before your appointment at (859) 341-3333 or (800) 597-3501.


Preparation
MRI and MRA are safe procedures, which require no preparation, and there are no restrictions about what you eat or drink before arriving.

It is very important to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment so you can complete the necessary paperwork.

We will ask you a series of questions. If you answer yes to any of these questions, please call us before your appointment. Have you any of the following:

  • Aneurysm Clip
  • Aortic Clip
  • Bone stimulator
  • Eye implant
  • Fractures bones with rods, screws, pins, or metal plates
  • Harrington rod
  • Heart valve
  • Hearing (cochlear.staples) implant
  • Implanted defibulator
  • Insulin pump
  • I.U.D.
  • Joint replacement
  • Pacemaker
  • Shrapnel
  • Wire sutures

If you answer yes to any of these questions, please call Kentucky Diagnostic Center at least 24 hours before your appointment at (859) 341-3333 or (800) 597-3501.