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Whole-body PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is an invaluable clinical test
for cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders. PET uses a molecular
imaging procedure that generates pictures of the precise location and extent
of disease. By imaging the molecular and physiological basis for disease, PET
enables physicians to detect abnormal cell growth and activity. This information
aids in the early detection and improved treatment of many diseases, allowing
enhanced capabilities in pre-surgical staging, elimination of invasive procedures,
enhanced therapy monitoring capabilities, and a reduction in the number of
diagnostic tests performed.
PET allows the Nuclear Medicine Department to look at minute chemical and
physiological changes related to metabolism. While other imaging methods provide
mainly structural information, PET lets us see how the body is functioning. PET
technology provides distinct clinical advantages.
The Pictorial Archival Communication Technology is a digital reporting
system that allows your radiologic procedures to be transmitted to the
neuroradiologist and your private physician within minutes. By the time
you are dressed and ready to go, doctors can be reviewing your radiologic
procedures and making healthcare decisions. No more carrying films from
doctor to doctor.
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