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Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine

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.



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+52 55 5754 7000 Ext. 2230, 2231

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nuclear medicine is a specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. At Hospital Angeles Lindavista a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine department that offers a wide range of tests and treatments. Our team of medical specialists uses state-of-the-art technology to perform studies such as bone scans, renal scans, thyroid scans, and lung scans, among others. These studies allow us to obtain detailed images of how organs and tissues function, which helps diagnose diseases accurately and at an early stage. In addition, at Hospital Angeles Lindavista nuclear medicine treatments such as radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer and metabolic therapy for metastatic bone pain. These treatments are safe and effective and can improve patients’ quality of life.

Our Nuclear Medicine department is known for its professionalism and commitment to our patients’ health. We have a multidisciplinary team of highly trained specialists who work together to provide excellent care. If you’re looking for quality nuclear medicine services in Lindavista, don’t hesitate to visit us at Hospital Angeles Lindavista. We’re committed to your well-being and offer you the best medical care in a safe and comfortable environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases.

The most common tests performed in nuclear medicine are bone scans, thyroid scans, renal scans, and lung scans.

To perform a nuclear medicine scan, the patient is given a small amount of a radioactive substance, either orally, intravenously, or by inhalation. A special camera is then used to detect the radiation emitted by the body and produce detailed images.

Yes, nuclear medicine tests are safe and do not cause pain or discomfort. 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.

Hospitals that offer this service

Hospital Angeles Acoxpa Hospital Angeles Andares Hospital Angeles Centro Sur Hospital Angeles Ciudad Juárez Hospital Angeles Clínica Londres Hospital Angeles Del Carmen Hospital Angeles León Hospital Angeles Lindavista Hospital Angeles Lomas Hospital Angeles Metropolitano Hospital Angeles Mocel Hospital Angeles Morelia Hospital Angeles Pedregal Hospital Angeles San Luis Potosí Hospital Angeles Puebla Hospital Angeles Tampico Hospital Angeles Tijuana Hospital Angeles Xalapa
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