Nuclear medicine imaging utilizes small amounts of radioactive materials to visualize the structure and function of organs, tissues, bones, or systems within the body. This advanced imaging technique provides unique information that often cannot be obtained through other imaging procedures, offering the potential to identify diseases in their earliest stages. At Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber, near Johnstown, our nuclear medicine imaging services deliver precise and early diagnostic insights, enabling timely and effective treatment plans. Trust our expertise to provide comprehensive care with the latest in medical imaging technology.
Common Uses of Nuclear Medicine
- To visualize heart blood flow and function
- To detect coronary artery disease and the extent of coronary stenosis
- To assess damage to the heart following a heart attack
- To scan lungs for respiratory and blood flow problems
- To evaluate bones for fractures, infection, arthritis, tumor, or disease
- To determine the presence or spread of cancer
- To identify inflammation or abnormal function of the gallbladder
- To identify bleeding into the bowel
- To locate the presence of infection
- To measure thyroid function
- To analyze kidney blood flow and function
- To detect urinary tract obstruction
- To investigate abnormalities in the esophagus, such as esophageal reflux or motility disorders
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