Long Beach, CA
A 63-year-old female asked:
Can we use imaging procedure before biopsy ..i am really afraid of the biopsy procedure for tempural arterialitics?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Guided Imagery: Guided imagery may be very helpful in helping you to relax. Deep breathing exercises are another option.
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Usually : Not risky procedure. After explanation of a procedure if still very anxious some patients may be appropriate for anxiolytics treatment on the day of the procedure
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Last updated Sep 1, 2019
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