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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Nuclear medicine is a specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. At Hospital Angeles Pedregal a state-of-the-art nuclear medicine department that offers a wide range of tests and treatments.
Our team of medical specialists uses cutting-edge technology to perform tests such as bone scans, renal scans, thyroid scans, and lung scans, among others. These tests 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 Pedregal wePedregal offer 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 service is supported by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained professionals who work together to provide comprehensive and personalized care to each patient. We focus on offering a high-quality service, using advanced techniques and adhering to the highest safety standards.
At Hospital Angeles Pedregal committed to the health and well-being of our patients. Trust our nuclear medicine service for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
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 obtain 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 outweigh the 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, they can last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.
