Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine is rapidly becoming the first choice in imaging for detecting early signs of disease, small tumors and even infections.
Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of a radioactive material called radiopharmaceuticals, or radiotracers. The radiotracer is injected into the body, swallowed, or inhaled as a gas. It eventually accumulates in the organ or area of the body being examined, and a special camera detects the radioactive emissions from the radiotracer, providing pictures and detailed molecular information.
Optimized radiation doses are comparable to that of an x-ray.
Because nuclear medicine procedures are able to pinpoint molecular activity within the body, they offer the potential to identify disease in its earliest stages, as well as a patient’s immediate response to therapeutic intervention.
Studies Include:
- Bone Scan
- SPECT Bone Scans
- Bowel Imaging
- Brain Scans
- Cardiac Stress Testing
- Disease and Treatment Monitoring
- Gastric Emptying
- HIDA Scans
- MUGA Scans
- V/Q Lung Scans
- Liver/Spleen Studies
- Parathyroid Scans
- Renal Scans
- Radio-immunotherapy
- Sports Injuries
- Thyroid Scans
- Thyroid Therapy
- Tumor Studies
Jupiter Medical Center utilizes the Infinia™ Nuclear Medicine Scanner from GE and offers state-of-the-art Infinia dual head cameras. This technology offers highly detailed image quality with SPECT/CT system for multi-modality imaging.
The table is ergonomically designed for a comfortable patient experience, allowing patients to easily hold still, ensuring high-quality studies and low likelihood of re-scans.
If you are scheduled for a Nuclear Medicine exam please review the Nuclear Medicine Prep Sheet and complete the Medication Reconciliation Sheet.
To schedule an appointment, call (561) 263-4414 or email: scheduling@jupitermed.com.
