Nuclear Medicine

The radiotracer travels through the area being examined and gives off energy in the form of gamma rays which are detected by a special camera and a computer to create images. Nuclear Medicine imaging provides unique information that often cannot be obtained using other imaging procedures and offers the potential to identify disease in its earliest stages prior to development of structural changes.

By the use of Nuclear Medicine techniques, physiological, metabolic and molecular informations of organs are provided objectively, easily, and without the need for an invasive procedure.

Radioactive agents used in Nuclear Medicine do not have any allergic, toxic side effects. These agents can be applied safely to patients at any age with variable dosages suitable for the weight/age of the patient. Patient radiation exposure during Nuclear Medicine procedures is minimal and does not pose any risk for the patient.