Nuclear Medicine Services - Imaging & Radiology -Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Nuclear medicine imaging utilizes small amounts of radioactive materials to visualize the structure and function of organs, tissues, bones, or systems within the body. This advanced imaging technique provides unique information that often cannot be obtained through other imaging procedures, offering the potential to identify diseases in their earliest stages. At Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber, near Johnstown, our nuclear medicine imaging services deliver precise and early diagnostic insights, enabling timely and effective treatment plans. Trust our expertise to provide comprehensive care with the latest in medical imaging technology.

Common Uses of Nuclear Medicine

To visualize heart blood flow and function
To detect coronary artery disease and the extent of coronary stenosis
To assess damage to the heart following a heart attack
To scan lungs for respiratory and blood flow problems
To evaluate bones for fractures, infection, arthritis, tumor, or disease
To determine the presence or spread of cancer
To identify inflammation or abnormal function of the gallbladder
To identify bleeding into the bowel
To locate the presence of infection
To measure thyroid function
To analyze kidney blood flow and function
To detect urinary tract obstruction
To investigate abnormalities in the esophagus, such as esophageal reflux or motility disorders

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