Single Region CT Scan

Get clear, highly detailed soft-tissue imaging focused on one specific area of the body. Using non-invasive magnetic resonance technology with no contrast injection or radiation, this scan provides precise insights into joints, organs, spine, or nerve structures.

Who It's For

• Targeted Soft-Tissue Evaluation: Individuals needing clear evaluation of internal soft tissues, ligaments, cartilage, organs, or neurological structures in a specific body region (e.g., head, neck, spine, abdomen, pelvis, or single joint/limb).

• Follow-Up & Symptom Investigation: Anyone experiencing localized pain, nerve compression, joint instability, or abnormal findings requiring targeted non-contrast imaging.

• Non-Invasive Diagnostic Precision: Patients needing high-resolution detail without exposure to X-rays or intravenous dyes.

What's Included & Why It Matters

1. Targeted Non-Contrast MRI Scan

• Focused Soft-Tissue Imaging: Captures high-resolution cross-sectional images of your designated anatomical region without IV contrast dye.

• Advanced Multi-Angle Detail: Visualizes muscles, ligaments, tendons, spinal discs, and internal organ tissues with clarity.

• Why It Matters: Pinpoints structural issues quickly, giving your healthcare provider the exact diagnostic insights needed for treatment planning.

2. English Report of Results

• Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided in English for your medical records.

• Why It Matters: Offers clear diagnostic findings to share directly with your physician, specialist, or physical therapist.

How It Works

1. Book & Email Details: After you make your booking, please email us to let us know which body region you need scanned and the root issue or symptom you are experiencing.

2. Prep & Fasting: Fast for 4 hours on the morning of your exam. Do not consume any food, water, or coffee.

3. Safety & Screening: Before entering the MRI suite, change into comfortable clothing and remove all metal objects, accessories, dental retainers, and electronic devices.

4. Scan: Lie comfortably inside the MRI scanner. You will be provided ear protection for noise during imaging.

5. Time & Duration: Scan room time is 30 to 40 minutes, with total appointment time taking 1 to 1.5 hours including on-site report consultation.

Good to Know

• Post-Booking Action: Remember to email us after making your booking so we can confirm your targeted scan region and primary health concern.

• Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.

• Zero Radiation & Non-Contrast: Uses safe magnetic fields and radio waves—completely free of X-rays and IV dye injections.

• Safety & Metal Precautions: Unsuitable for individuals with non-compatible pacemakers or implanted electronic devices. Patients with surgical hemostatic clips (must wait 1 month after polyp/tissue clipping) or dental implants/braces must confirm eligibility before booking.

Get high-resolution 3D imaging of the blood vessels supplying your brain. Using advanced magnetic resonance technology enhanced with intravenous contrast dye, this scan provides clear visualization of cerebral circulation, detecting aneurysms, arterial narrowing, and vascular malformations.

Who It's For

• Stroke & Vascular Risk Assessment: Individuals with hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking history, or a family history of stroke, cerebral aneurysms, or brain hemorrhage.

• Symptom Evaluation: Anyone experiencing persistent unexplained headaches, dizziness, vertigo, or transient neurological symptoms.

• Targeted Vascular Inspection: Patients requiring high-precision 3D contrast imaging to evaluate intracranial arterial structures and blood flow.

What's Included & Why It Matters

1. Contrast-Enhanced Brain MRA Scan

• 3D Intracranial Vascular Imaging: Captures high-definition 3D reconstructions of the Circle of Willis and cerebral arteries using IV contrast dye for optimal clarity.

• Aneurysm & Stenosis Screening: Identifies arterial narrowing, blockages, vascular malformations, and asymptomatic "silent" aneurysms.

• Why It Matters: Pinpoints early structural and vascular changes in brain blood vessels before a major stroke or vascular event occurs.

2. English Report of Results

• Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided in English for your medical records.

• Why It Matters: Delivers clear diagnostic findings to share directly with your neurologist or primary care physician for proactive management.

How It Works

1. Prep & Fasting: Fast for 4 hours on the morning of your exam. Do not consume any food, water, or coffee.

2. Creatinine Blood Test: Expect an on-site blood drawing if you do not have recent kidney function test results (Creatinine within 3 months). 

3. Safety & Screening: Change into comfortable clothing and remove all metal objects, accessories, dental retainers, and electronic devices before entering the MRI suite. An IV line (22G) will be placed for contrast injection.

4. Scan: Lie comfortably on the MRI table with your head in a specialized coil. Ear protection is provided.

5. Time & Duration: Scan room time is 30 to 40 minutes, with total appointment time taking 1 to 1.5 hours including on-site report consultation.

Good to Know

• Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.

• Contrast Requirements: Uses intravenous Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent (GBCA). Drink plenty of fluids after the scan to help your kidneys excrete the dye.

• Renal Safety Thresholds: Contrast injection cannot be performed if severe kidney impairment is present eGFR < 30 or Creatinine > 1.5). Patients on hemodialysis should schedule their scan prior to a dialysis session.

• Breastfeeding Guidance: Trace amounts < 0.04 pass into breast milk; while breastfeeding can generally continue, you may choose to pump and discard for 24 hours post-injection if preferred.

• Safety & Metal Precautions: Unsuitable for individuals with non-compatible pacemakers or implanted electronic devices. Patients with surgical hemostatic clips (must wait 1 month after polyp/tissue clipping) or dental implants/braces must confirm eligibility before booking.

Get a fast, non-invasive assessment of your cardiovascular health. This specialized scan detects calcified plaque in your coronary arteries to measure early heart disease risk before any symptoms show.

Who It's For

• Individuals 40+ with Risk Factors: Anyone with a history of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease.

• Proactive Health Management: Adults looking to establish a clear baseline for their long-term heart and vascular health.

• Statin & Prevention Decision-Making: Individuals and physicians evaluating whether to start preventative heart therapies or lifestyle interventions.

What's Included & Why It Matters

1. Non-Contrast Cardiac CT Imaging

• Coronary Artery Calcification Scan: Captures detailed cross-sectional images of the heart's blood vessels without requiring an IV line or contrast dye.

• Agatston Score Calculation: Measures the exact density and extent of calcified plaque buildup within the coronary arteries.

• Why It Matters: Uncovers "silent" arterial narrowing early, giving you a precise numerical risk score long before chest pain or shortness of breath occurs.

2. English Report of Results

• Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided for your medical records.

• Why It Matters: Provides clear risk categorizations to review directly with your physician or cardiologist for long-term health planning.

How It Works

1. Prep: Wear comfortable clothing and avoid caffeine or stimulants on the day of the test to help keep your heart rate steady.

2. Scan: Lie flat on the CT table while ECG leads monitor your heart rhythm. The table glides through the scanner while you momentarily hold your breath.

3. Time: The actual imaging takes just a few seconds, with the full appointment lasting about 10 to 15 minutes.

Good to Know

• Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.

• Non-Invasive: Requires no IV injections, needles, dyes, or recovery time.

• Low Radiation: Uses optimized cardiac protocols to deliver low-dose imaging tailored specifically to the heart.

• Heart Rate Awareness: A calm, steady heart rate yields the clearest imaging results, so taking time to relax prior to the scan is recommended.

Central Clinic: Not available on Thursdays.

iHope Clinic: Available Wednesdays & Thursdays only.

Get a complete, non-invasive evaluation of your entire upper and lower digestive tract under painless sedation. This combined procedure visualizes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and large intestine to detect ulcers, inflammation, polyps, and early signs of gastrointestinal disease.

Who It's For

• Digestive Symptom Investigation: Individuals experiencing persistent heartburn, acid reflux, stomach pain, chronic bloating, unexplained nausea, or changes in bowel habits (e.g., chronic diarrhea or constipation).

• Colorectal & Gastric Screening: Anyone aged 45+ or those with a personal or family history of gastrointestinal polyps, stomach cancer, or colorectal cancer. (Rather than waiting for symptoms or the public age 45 threshold, many adults in Taiwan electively book this screening between ages 30 and 40+.)

• Comprehensive Gut Health Check: Patients seeking a full top-to-bottom screening of their digestive system in a single, painless appointment.

What's Included & Why It Matters

1. Painless Upper Endoscopy (Gastroscopy)

• Upper GI Inspection: Direct visual examination of the lining of your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a high-definition endoscope.

• Why It Matters: Identifies gastritis, ulcers, H. pylori infection, hiatus hernia, and early upper GI lesions.

2. Painless Colonoscopy

• Lower GI Inspection: Full visual evaluation of the entire large intestine (colon) and rectum.

• Why It Matters: The gold standard for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer through early identification of precancerous polyps.

3. Conscious Sedation / Anesthesia

• Painless Comfort: Administered by trained medical staff to ensure you remain completely comfortable and pain-free throughout both procedures.

4. English Report of Results

• Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided in English for your medical records.

• Why It Matters: Offers precise diagnostic insights to share with your gastroenterologist or primary care physician for ongoing care.

How It Works

1. Medication Adjustments (1 Week Prior): Stop taking blood thinners (e.g., Aspirin) and health supplements (such as Fish Oil, Ginseng, Ginkgo, Vitamin E, Lutein, Turmeric, Natto, or Red Yeast Rice) 7 days before your exam.

2. Diet Prep (2 Days Prior): Switch to a low-residue diet (e.g., plain porridge, plain noodles, white toast, or low-residue meal replacements) to reduce intestinal stool.

3. Bowel Prep (1 Day Prior & Exam Morning): Take your prescribed bowel cleansing agent (e.g., Bowklean) in two split doses as instructed, drinking plenty of water/sports drinks until your stool is a clear, light yellowish liquid.

4. Fasting & Water Ban: Stop all water intake 4 hours before the examination to prevent aspiration during anesthesia.

5. Procedure & Recovery: The painless procedure takes place under sedation. Afterwards, you will rest in the recovery area until the sedative wears off.

Good to Know

• Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.

• Transportation Safety: Because you will receive sedation, you must not drive, ride a bicycle, or operate machinery after the procedure. Walking and taxi is okay.

• Clinic Rules: Do not wear contact lenses or nail polish/gel polish on the day of the exam, as these interfere with vital sign monitoring.

• On-Site Medical Procedures: Biopsies, tissue removal, polyp removal, hemostatic clips, or H. pylori testing performed based on the doctor's judgment during the scan are separate medical treatments and incur additional fees at check-out.

• Medication Guidance: If you take diabetes medications or anticoagulants, consult your physician for exact suspension instructions. Continue taking chronic constipation medications as usual.

Get a detailed, non-invasive 3D look inside your coronary arteries using an advanced 768-slice scanner. This comprehensive scan evaluates blood flow, detects soft and calcified plaque buildup, and assesses overall heart disease risk.

Who It's For

• Symptom Evaluation: Individuals experiencing unexplained chest pain, shortness of breath, or discomfort linked to heart function.

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Screening: Anyone with moderate-to-high risk factors (high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, smoking history, or family history of heart disease).

• Non-Invasive Vessel Inspection: Patients needing a clear alternative to traditional invasive cardiac catheterization to inspect blood vessels directly.

What's Included & Why It Matters

1. Multi-Slice Coronary CT Angiogram & Calcium Score

• 3D Arterial Imaging: Captures high-resolution cross-sectional slices and 3D reconstructions of the heart's coronary blood vessels.

• Plaque & Blockage Analysis: Detects calcified and non-calcified plaque buildup and measures the degree of vessel narrowing.

• Why It Matters: Provides detailed structural analysis to help prevent heart attacks and guide medical treatment before severe blockages develop.

2. English Report of Results

• Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided in English for your medical records.

• Why It Matters: Offers precise cardiac findings to share with your cardiologist or primary care physician for long-term health planning.

How It Works

1. Prep & Fasting: Fast for 4 hours prior to the exam. Take regular blood pressure or heart medications with a small sip of water, but diabetic patients must skip morning insulin/hypoglycemic drugs to avoid low blood sugar.

2. Creatinine Blood Test: Expect an on-site blood drawing if you do not have recent kidney function test results (Creatinine within 3 months). 

3. Scan: Lie flat on the CT table with continuous ECG monitoring and an 18-gauge IV catheter. Nitroglycerin may be administered to dilate coronary vessels. Hold your breath as non-ionic contrast dye is injected to capture rapid images.

4. Time & Duration: Scan room time is 30 minutes, with total appointment time taking 1.5 hours (90 minutes) including on-site report explanation.

Good to Know

• Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.

• Contrast Requirements: Requires an intravenous non-ionic contrast injection. Please drink plenty of water after the scan to help your body excrete the dye.

• Medication Notice (Metformin): Patients taking Metformin for diabetes must stop taking it 24 hours before and 24 hours after the scan.

• Important Contraindications: This scan cannot be performed if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Please inform us prior to booking if you have severe arrhythmias, kidney impairment, severe asthma (bring your rescue inhaler), a history of contrast allergies, severe hyperthyroidism, metal heart valves, or thoracic spine pins (T5–T11).

• Note on Calcium Score: CCTA is not suitable if your coronary calcium score is already known to be > 1000.

Get the highest level of multi-modality diagnostic clarity for breast health. Combining a contrast-enhanced Breast MRI, Digital Mammography, and Breast Ultrasound into a single comprehensive visit, this package provides unmatched sensitivity for early detection and thorough tissue evaluation.

Who It's For

• High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening: Women with a strong family history of breast cancer, dense breast tissue, or known genetic mutations (such as BRCA1/BRCA2).

• Diagnostic Clarification: Anyone requiring an in-depth, secondary evaluation for inconclusive mammograms, palpable lumps, nipple discharge, or unexplained breast changes.

• Breast Implant Evaluation: Women with breast implants needing comprehensive assessment of both tissue health and implant integrity.

What's Included & Why It Matters

1. Contrast-Enhanced Breast MRI

• High-Sensitivity Imaging: Captures detailed 3D cross-sectional images of vascular patterns and subtle soft-tissue lesions using intravenous contrast dye.

• Why It Matters: Serves as the most sensitive imaging tool for detecting early or hard-to-see abnormalities that standard imaging may miss.

2. Digital Mammography

• Low-Dose X-Ray Assessment: Evaluates microcalcifications and structural tissue distortions.

• Why It Matters: The gold standard screening tool for identifying calcifications associated with early-stage disease.

3. Targeted Breast Ultrasound

• Real-Time Sonography: Differentiates between fluid-filled cysts and solid masses using safe sound waves.

• Why It Matters: Complements MRI and mammography by evaluating localized structural concerns without radiation.

4. English Report of Results

• Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided in English for your medical records.

• Why It Matters: Combines all three modalities into a clear diagnostic report to share directly with your physician, breast surgeon, or oncologist.

How It Works

1. Timing & Scheduling: For premenopausal women, this scan must be scheduled during days 5–15 of your menstrual cycle (counting from day 1 of your period) for optimal tissue visibility.

2. Prep & Fasting: Fast for 4 hours on the morning of your exam. Do not consume any food, water, or coffee.

3. Check-In & Blood Test: Arrive 1 hour early for on-site blood drawing ($90 fee) if you do not have recent kidney function test results (Creatinine within 3 months). If you have valid test results, check in 30 minutes early.

4. Safety & Screening: Change into a gown and remove all metal items, jewelry, dental retainers, and electronics. An IV catheter (22G) will be placed for contrast injection.

5. Scan & Examination: Complete the mammogram and ultrasound before entering the MRI suite. For the MRI, lie face-down on a specialized breast coil table. Ear protection is provided for noise.

6. Time & Duration: MRI scan room time is 40 minutes, with the total appointment time taking 1.5 hours including report consultation.

Good to Know

• Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.

• Contrast Requirements: Requires an intravenous Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent (GBCA). Please drink plenty of fluids after the exam to help your body excrete the dye.

• Absolute Contraindications: Cannot be performed if you are pregnant or currently breastfeeding.

• Scheduling Note with Liver MRI: If you are also scheduling an Abdominal/Liver MRI with liver-specific contrast, the Breast MRI must be scheduled at least one day apart.

• Renal Safety Thresholds: Contrast injection cannot be administered if severe kidney impairment is present eGFR < 30 or Creatinine > 1.5. Patients on hemodialysis should schedule their scan prior to a dialysis session.

• Safety & Metal Precautions: Unsuitable for individuals with non-compatible pacemakers or implanted electronic devices. Patients with surgical hemostatic clips (must wait 1 month after polyp/tissue clipping) or dental implants/braces must confirm eligibility before booking.

Get the highest level of diagnostic clarity for soft-tissue breast health. Using dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance technology with zero X-ray radiation, this scan captures detailed high-resolution images to evaluate complex breast tissue, assess implants, and detect subtle vascular abnormalities.

Who It's For

• High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening: Women with a strong family history of breast cancer, dense breast tissue, or known genetic mutations (such as BRCA1/BRCA2).

• Diagnostic Clarification: Anyone requiring an in-depth evaluation for inconclusive mammograms or ultrasounds, palpable lumps, nipple discharge, or unexplained breast changes.

• Breast Implant Integrity: Women with breast implants needing comprehensive assessment of tissue health and structural implant integrity.

What's Included & Why It Matters

1. Contrast-Enhanced Breast MRI

• High-Sensitivity Imaging: Captures high-resolution 3D cross-sectional images of vascular patterns and subtle soft-tissue lesions using intravenous contrast dye.

• Dual-Breast Evaluation: Simultaneously assesses both breasts, chest wall structures, and axillary lymph node regions.

• Why It Matters: Serves as the most sensitive imaging tool available for detecting early or hard-to-see abnormalities that standard screening methods may miss.

2. English Report of Results

• Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided in English for your medical records.

• Why It Matters: Delivers precise diagnostic insights to share directly with your primary care physician, breast specialist, or oncologist.

How It Works

1. Timing & Scheduling: For premenopausal women, this scan must be scheduled during days 5–15 of your menstrual cycle (counting from day 1 of your period) for optimal tissue visibility.

2. Prep & Fasting: Fast for 4 hours on the morning of your exam. Do not consume any food, water, or coffee.

3. Creatinine Blood Test: Expect an on-site blood drawing if you do not have recent kidney function test results (Creatinine within 3 months). 

4. Safety & Screening: Change into a gown and remove all metal items, jewelry, dental retainers, and electronics before entering the MRI suite. An IV catheter (22G) will be placed for contrast injection.

5. Scan: Lie comfortably face-down on a specialized breast coil table. Ear protection is provided for noise during imaging.

6. Time & Duration: Scan room time is 40 minutes, with total appointment time taking 1.5 hours including on-site report consultation.

Good to Know

• Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.

• Contrast Requirements: Requires an intravenous Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent (GBCA). Please drink plenty of fluids after the exam to help your kidneys excrete the dye.

• Absolute Contraindications: Cannot be performed if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or currently breastfeeding.

• Renal Safety Thresholds: Contrast injection cannot be administered if severe kidney impairment is present eGFR < 30 or Creatinine > 1.5. Patients on hemodialysis should schedule their scan prior to a dialysis session.

• Safety & Metal Precautions: Unsuitable for individuals with non-compatible pacemakers or implanted electronic devices. Patients with surgical hemostatic clips (must wait 1 month after polyp/tissue clipping) or dental implants/braces must confirm eligibility before booking.

Who It's For

• Adults Seeking an Essential Annual Screening: Ideal for individuals looking for a foundational baseline checkup covering core organ function, blood health, and primary cancer markers.

• Both Men and Women: Features gender-specific cancer screenings (PSA for men; CA125 for women).

• People Focused on Heart & Lung Baseline: Includes resting ECG, CPK/LDH cardiac enzymes, and a pulmonary function test for respiratory health.

What's Included & Why It Matters

• Vital Statistics & Physical Baseline: General checkup including height, weight, BMI, body fat %, visceral fat, body age, BMR, and blood pressure.

• Sensory & Visual Health:

  • Ophthalmology: Vision clarity, color vision, intraocular pressure (glaucoma screening), and fundus photography to evaluate the retina, macula, and optic nerve.

  • Precision Audiometry: Hearing test across standard frequencies.

• Comprehensive Blood & Urine Work:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) & WBC Differential: Full hematology panel to screen for anemia, infections, clotting capability, or blood disorders.

  • Urinalysis: Comprehensive urine chemistry to screen for kidney function, urinary tract issues, and diabetes.

  • Metabolic & Organ Panels: Full evaluations for liver (AST, ALT, ALK-P, r-GT), biliary tract, kidney (BUN, Creatinine, eGFR, Uric Acid), and thyroid function (T3, T4, TSH).

  • Lipids & Diabetes: Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, fasting glucose, and HbA1c (3-month average blood sugar).

  • Inflammation & Cardiac Markers: CRP, LDH, and CPK (muscle/cardiac stress marker).

• Tumor Markers (Cancer Screening):

  • AFP: Liver cancer marker.

  • CEA: Colorectal and gastrointestinal marker.

  • CA19-9: Pancreatic health marker.

  • PSA / CA125: Prostate screening for men; ovarian screening for women.

• Medical Diagnostics:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): Checks for arrhythmias, heart strain, or structural heart changes.

  • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): Measures lung capacity and airway patency.

How It Works

1. Pre-Checkup Preparation: Fasting is required prior to arrival for accurate fasting blood sugar and lipid readings.

2. On-Site Diagnostics: You will complete the physical exam, blood draw, eye/hearing exams, ECG, PFT, and fundus photography sequentially at the clinic.

3. Lab Analysis & Physician Review: Blood samples and diagnostic results are aggregated and evaluated by specialists and physicians.

Good to Know

• No Ultrasounds Included: Package A focuses on lab panels, ECG, and PFT; it does not include abdominal or cardiac ultrasounds (which are featured in higher-tier packages like Packages B, C, or D).

• Fundus Photography Included: Unlike basic checkups that only test visual acuity, this package includes fundus photography to directly inspect the retina and macular area.