What Is A Full Body Scan?
Full Body Scan is a preventive CT scan that evaluates multiple areas of the body in one appointment. It includes the heart with calcium score, lungs, abdomen, pelvis, and internal organs.
This scan is designed for people who want a broader look inside the body, especially when they have family history, personal risk factors, or a goal to be more proactive about their health. Imaging may help identify abnormalities or findings that could need follow-up with a healthcare provider.
A Full Body Scan does not replace emergency care, primary care, or physician-directed diagnostic testing. It gives you imaging information that may support follow-up conversations with your healthcare provider.
Why Consider A Full Body Scan?
Many health concerns do not cause symptoms right away. A Full Body Scan may be worth considering if you want a broader screening option or if you have risk factors such as:
- Family history of heart disease, cancer, stroke, or aneurysm
- Smoking history or exposure history
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Abdominal or organ-related concerns discussed with a provider
- A desire for a more proactive health baseline
- Previous findings that need monitoring or follow-up conversation
In reviewed Visionary Full Body CT entries, findings appeared in approximately 72% of reviewed results. These findings are imaging observations, not confirmed diagnoses, and may require provider follow-up.
Why Consider A Full Body Scan?
Many health concerns do not cause symptoms right away. A Full Body Scan may be worth considering if you want a broader screening option or if you have risk factors such as:
- Family history of heart disease, cancer, stroke, or aneurysm
- Smoking history or exposure history
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Abdominal or organ-related concerns discussed with a provider
- A desire for a more proactive health baseline
- Previous findings that need monitoring or follow-up conversation
In reviewed Visionary Full Body CT entries, findings appeared in approximately 72% of reviewed results. These findings are imaging observations, not confirmed diagnoses, and may require provider follow-up.
How Is A Full Body Scan Performed?
During a Full Body Scan, you lie on the CT table while the scanner captures images across multiple body areas. The scan itself takes less than 5 minutes, is non-invasive, and does not require sedation.
Our team explains the process, helps position you comfortably, and guides you through the appointment. The CT scan is performed without contrast.
What To Expect After A Full Body Scan
After the scan, you can return to normal activities. There is no sedation and no recovery period.
Your images are reviewed and organized into a report. If the scan shows a finding, you can share the report with your healthcare provider to discuss follow-up, monitoring, or additional evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Full Body Scans
What areas does a Full Body Scan evaluate?
A Full Body Scan may evaluate the heart, lungs, abdomen, pelvis, organs, and major vessels, depending on the scan protocol.
Do I need symptoms to schedule a Full Body Scan?
No. Many clients schedule a Full Body Scan because they want more information before symptoms appear.
Does a Full Body Scan find every health problem?
No. No scan can find every condition. CT imaging has limitations, including false positives and false negatives.
What should I do with my results?
No scan can find every possible health concern. At Visionary Wellness & Imaging, we use a GE 128-slice CT scanner and a consistent radiology review process to support detailed imaging and reduce variability in how results are reviewed.
CT imaging still has limitations, including the possibility of findings that need further review or concerns that may not appear on a scan. Your report should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider if follow-up is recommended.
