Liver fibroscan:

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, which can be compared to a chemical plant. The liver absorbs harmful factors of nutrients and transports them to other systems in the body without causing harm. In fact, the liver is responsible for absorbing nutrients and at the same time removing toxins, fats and dangerous substances from the body. Important causes of liver disease include viral hepatitis B & C, autoimmune hepatitis, drug side effects, alcohol consumption, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and high blood sugar. Fatty liver is one of the most common causes of liver disease and its prevalence is increasing. It is also an important factor for liver failure and liver cancer. Accurate and timely diagnosis as well as its progression is one of the key points in controlling this disease.

A fibroscan is a non-invasive machine that determines the stiffness of the liver using ultrasound waves. Liver stiffness is measured by measuring the rate of wave production on the skin. Because connective tissue (fibrosis) is stiffer than healthy liver tissue, the degree of liver fibrosis can be determined by the stiffness of the liver. In addition, due to the non-invasive nature of the procedure, there is no pain or bleeding and no sedation is required. Also, the test takes only 5-7 minutes and is significantly cheaper than a liver biopsy (sampling of liver) and has no side effects. Finally, test results are instantaneous, so physicians can use them to make decisions during a patient visit.

 

Method:

The design of the machine is based on the elasticity of the liver tissue, which can reflect the waves hit the liver. This machine uses a probe to produce waves with low frequency and amplitude (ultrasound waves) with a wavelength of 50 Hz. The waves are directed into the elastic tissue of the liver and is reflected by the liver, and based on it, the degree of liver fibrosis is determined.

 

Clients guide

Admission is the first step for clients to enter diagnostic & therapeutic centers. The operation of the admission unit in this nuclear medicine center is accompanied by respecting the rights of patients and establishing a proper contact between the center and the clients. Also, in the admission unit, the right to confidentiality of the patient's details is observed when receiving information.

 

Documents required at the time of admission

Written request from the treating physician

Bring all medical records on the day of visit for examination by the physician residing in the center.

 

Insurance contracts

Clients, by having the health insurance card or letter of introduction from the insurers, can use their insurance according to the intended tariff.

 

Preparation before imaging

The special role of nuclear medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases is undeniable. Meanwhile, the role of patients and their readiness before performing various types of imaging is very important that if ignored and not observed, the results obtained in many cases will be worthless and useless. See the necessary preparations before imaging in the “services” section. The preparations for the scan will be given to you in a separate sheet and you will be given the necessary explanations by your doctor if you need to stop taking certain medications.

 

Getting the imaging results

Due to the types of imaging, the time to present the results will not be the same, but we try to deliver the results in the shortest time. You can refer to the nuclear medicine center with the receipt before the end of the center's working hours.

For more information and making an appointment, please contact us via the contact page.

 

Insurance contracts

Dr. Dabbagh - Dr. Sadeghi Nuclear Medicine Center has a contract with the following insurances for the well-being of esteemed clients:

Iran Insurance

Social Security Insurance

Iran Health Insurance

Armed Forces Insurance

Karafarin Insurance

Bank Sepah Insurance

Bank Melli Iran Insurance

Bank Saderat Iran Insurance

Keshavarzi Bank Insurance

 

Privacy of clients

Privacy is an important concept and a basic human need. The concept of patient privacy has physical, psychological, social and informational dimensions. Protecting the information of the patient, which is one of the basic and important aspects of care in health centers, is the protection of information and prevention of the provision of incorrect information. The most common problems related to the patients’ privacy are noise and disruptive factors, limited space, and confinements and obstacles in the centers.

 

The right to respect the patient's private environment

The patient has the right of privacy during the interview, examination and treatment.

The patient's right to keep calm and privacy of actions taken for the patient must be respected, both in treatment and in diagnosis.

 

Clients' rights

The right to enjoy proper and high quality care and treatment

The public has the right to receive the necessary health care, regardless of social status; in such a way that care should be accessible to the public and meets professional standards.

The patient has the right to accurate and respectful care. These services must be fair, humane, non-racial and regardless of skin color, gender, nationality, occupation, religion or source of payment.

The patient has the right to refuse treatment as far as the law allows, and he has the right to be aware of the consequences of his/her decision.

The patient has the legal right to refuse to undergo any tests or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are educational and do not directly benefit him.

The patient has the right not to accept examination and supervision by individuals who are not directly involved in the care.

The patient has the right to receive coordinated and continuous health care.

The patient has the right to expect that care will continue to be acceptable. In addition, the patient has the right to know in advance which doctors, where, how and when can be accessed.

The patient has the right to have the cooperation of all health care providers and institutions that work in this field in order to continue health care.

 

The right to information confidentiality and secrecy

The patient has the right of both personal and informational privacy.

All information in the patient's medical record should be kept confidential, except in legal cases or at the request of insurance companies. Also, all information relating to the communication of patient and health care providers, in written or oral, must be kept confidential.

The patient has the right to keep the source of his/her care and treatment confidential.

The patient's right to confidentiality and protection of medical records information must be respected when processing information and converting it into electronic forms.

 

The right to vote-independence

Every patient has the right to decide freely about their own issues and the doctor is obliged to inform the patient of the consequences of his decision.

Every sane, mature and informed patient has the right to accept or reject any treatment or diagnostic and therapeutic procedure about himself/herself.

Every patient has the right to have the necessary information to decide how to treat himself/herself.

The patient has the right to participate in or refuse to do research and medical education projects.

 

The right to peace

Every patient has the right to protest if his/her legal rights are violated.

The patient has the right to object to health services. These patient complaints should be handled and a reasonable response given to the patient.

 

Is nuclear imaging harmful?

In nuclear medicine imaging, due to the fact that the dose of radioactive material injected is standard and very low, no complications and allergies will occur in the person. The amount of radiation received by the patient in nuclear imaging is usually very low.

This test does not require a special diet and it is enough for the patient to fast 2-3 hours before visiting and to avoid drinking water during this period.