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Can i ask my doc to change my ct scan for my head to with contrast to alleviate my severe fear of brain aneurysm?
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Yes: You can certainly ask about it. Rather than specifically requesting contrast though, I'd suggest asking about the potential benefits vs risk of a contrast study as opposed to the non-contrast. The appropriateness of contrast depends on the reason the study is being ordered. Contrast helps enhance detection of many findings but can obscure others.
Answered 2/16/2016
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