Nuclear medicine uses advanced technology in noninvasive imaging to capture functional and molecular images of organs and tissues without causing adverse effects, thereby facilitating accurate diagnoses and treatments.
Calz Acoxpa , Coapa, Ex-Hacienda Coapa, 14308 México City, CDMX
+52 55 5679 5000
Ext. 7067
Monday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. At Hospital Angeles Acoxpa we have Nuclear Medicine department offers a wide range of tests and treatments.
Our team of nuclear medicine specialists uses state-of-the-art technology to perform studies such as bone scans, renal scans, pulmonary scans, and thyroid scans. These studies allow us to obtain detailed images of how the body’s organs and tissues function, which helps diagnose diseases and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.
In addition to diagnostic studies, we also offer therapeutic treatments using nuclear medicine. These treatments include radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer, radioembolization therapy for liver cancer, and selective internal radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
At Hospital Angeles Acoxpa are proud to offer high-quality nuclear medicine services, backed by a team of experts in the field. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent medical care, using state-of-the-art technology and offering the most advanced treatments.
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
The most common tests performed in the nuclear medicine department at Hospital Angeles Acoxpa : bone scans, thyroid scans, renal scans, and lung scans.
To perform a nuclear medicine scan, a small dose of radioactive material is administered to the patient, either orally, intravenously, or by inhalation. A special camera is then used to detect the radiation emitted by the body and obtain more detailed images.
Yes, nuclear medicine exams in Acoxpa safe and do not cause serious side effects. The radiation doses used are very low, and the benefits of obtaining an accurate diagnosis far outweigh any risks.
The duration of a nuclear medicine exam can vary depending on the type of exam and the part of the body being evaluated. In general, it can take between 1 and 3 hours, including preparation time and image interpretation.
