Nuclear Medicine Exam DescriptionsThere are several types of studies associated with Nuclear Medicine, including: Stress Tests - We Offer Two Options!Myocardial Perfusion StudyThis test determines if your heart muscle is receiving adequate blood supply under stress and/or rest conditions by chemically stressing your heart. Total exam time is 2.5 – 3 hours.Treadmill Stress TestThis test determines if your heart muscle is receiving adequate blood supply under stress and/or rest conditions by physical exertion on a specialized Treadmill. Total exam time is 2.5 – 3 hours.Other TestsRenal ScansDisease, damage and malformations of the kidneys and urinary tract can be detected through renal scans.Thyroid Uptakes and ScansThis test is used to diagnose disorders of the thyroid gland, which is considered the "thermostat" because it speeds up or slows down most body functions.Lung ScansLung scans are most commonly used to detect blood clots in the lungs.Liver, Spleen and Gallbladder ImagingThese scans help diagnose gallbladder disorders and liver disorders, such as cirrhosis and tumorsTotal Body and Limited Area Bone ScansWhether it is a total body scan or a limited area bone scan, they are used to detect areas of bone growth, fractures, tumors or bone infections.Other Nuclear Medicine Studies
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Latest NewsBenefit of mammograms even greater than thoughtJune 28th, 2011 June 28, 2011 -- CHICAGO (Reuters) - The longest-running breast cancer screening study ever conducted has shown that regular mammograms prevent deaths from breast cancer, and the number of lives saved increases over time, an international research team said on Tuesday...Read More Breast MRI makes DCIS surgical planning more accurateMay 4th, 2011 Using breast MRI before surgically treating ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) makes for more accurate staging, according to research presented Tuesday at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting in Chicago...Read More |
