Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine is a specialty of medical imaging that uses radioactive isotopes in diagnosis and treatment of disease. With safety as the top priority, radioactive isotopes are combined with other chemicals or medicines.

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Nuclear Medicine Services include, but are not limited to:

Heart Scans (Cardiolite)
Muga Scan
Bone Scan
Thyroid Uptake and Scan
Parathyroid Scan
Lung Scan
Renal Scan

Nuclear medicine is unique because it can provide information about both structure and function, without surgery. The images can often identify abnormalities very early in the process of a disease. Testing is painless and cost-effective. Whether used to diagnosis or treat medical problems, the small amount of radioactive materials are targeted directly to the organ being treated. The amount of radiation in a typical procedure is comparable with that received during a diagnostic x-ray.

With new and innovative nuclear medicine treatments being developed, targeting and pinpointing molecular levels within the body, it is revolutionizing the approach to a vast range of diseases and conditions.