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Had a ct scan with contrast im concerned that i didnt always hold my breath like they wanted would this cause something to be missed? would the radiologist redo test if they find the study blurry?

Q: had a ct scan with contrast im concerned that i didnt always hold my breath like they wanted would this cause something to be missed? would the radiologist redo test if they find the study blurry?

: If the imaging study is technically unsatisfactory, the radiologist will note that. No need to worry till you get the results. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

If the imaging study is technically unsatisfactory, the radiologist will note that. No need to worry till you get the results. Wish you good health!

Answered 12/29/2022

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A member asked:

Had a ct scan with contrast im concerned that i didnt always hold my breath like they wanted would this cause something to be missed? would the radiologist redo test if they find the study blurry?

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