Mobile Cardiac Imaging

Preparing For Your PET Scan

Posted On July 30, 2019 By Danielle Kancherlapalli In Uncategorized /   No Comments

If you are about to receive a PET scan, you may feel nervous and want to be well-informed on how to prepare for the procedure. Our mobile cardiac PET scanning and imaging services allow physicians to treat their patients for cardiac disease with the most cutting-edge tools in nuclear medicine, without leaving the comfort of their practice. Here are some tips on how to prepare for your PET scan.

 

Prep and Diet

Ask your doctor for specific instructions to prepare for your exam, as well as the length of the exam. Do not eat or drink anything 4-6 hours before your test, but make sure you drink plenty of water. Avoid drinks with caffeine 12 hours before your test.  

 

Safety Measures

Before the exam takes place, make sure you let the doctors know about your allergies or reactions to specific medications. Additionally, bring a list of all your medications to the exam. If you are pregnant, make sure to mention that as well. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing and leave your jewelry at home. Dress in layers just in case you get too cold or too warm.

 

Exam Details

Try to relax and feel calm during the exam. Trained medical personnel will be with you through the duration of the procedure and they will let you know what to expect and walk you through each step of the exam. Once you are positioned for the PET scan, you will remain still and intermittently hold your breath. The exam itself only takes around 25 minutes and you can ask the technologists questions if any come to mind.

 

If you are nervous about your PET scan, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today with any questions you may have.

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All About Cardiac PET Scans

Posted On May 29, 2019 By Danielle Kancherlapalli In Uncategorized /   No Comments

 

With improving technology, PET scans have become more accurate and beneficial to detect any issues with the heart. PET scans offer a superior image quality, leading to higher diagnostic accuracy than alternative tests. Cardiac Imaging Inc. offers PET scan for cardiology purposes.

 

What Is A Cardiac PET Scan?

As you grow older, your heart health should be monitored. Today, there are machines that can scan areas of concern and figure out if anything is wrong. A PET scan is an imaging test. It gives doctors an insight into the function and structure of your heart.

 

How Does It Work?

A cardiac PET scan is a test that uses a special dye that contains radioactive tracers. When the dye is administered into the patient, the patient then lays down on a table. The table slides into a large, tunnel-shaped machine. The machine scans the patient’s heart and it will pick up signals from the tracers in the patient’s body.

 

What Are The Benefits?

Cardiac PET scans can measure blood flow between the coronary arteries and heart muscle. It can detect dead or injured tissue through images of high resolution and clarity. Cardiologists are able to diagnose conditions like coronary artery disease and find tissue damage after a heart attack. Cardiac PET scans is a non-invasive tool to detect issues with a patient’s heart and at times, can prevent the need for surgery.

 

Do You Need A Scan?

Cardiac PET scans help doctors test for diseases, prepare for surgery, and even see if a treatment is working.

 

Cardiac PET scans in cardiology are incredible. Cardiac Imaging, Inc. is ready to help you with all your heart needs by bringing cardiac PET scanning to your practice. Contact us today if you need more information.

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