PET CT Limited Study
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A Nuclear Medicine Viability Scan is a specialized diagnostic test that uses a small amount of radioactive material to create detailed images of your heart. The main goal of this scan is to examine the heart's function and structure, especially the viability (living or functioning tissue) of the heart muscle.
This non-invasive scan provides vital information about the blood flow to the heart, helping doctors diagnose various heart conditions, determine the extent of damage from a heart attack, or evaluate the effectiveness of previous heart procedures.
Specific Instructions:
To ensure the best results from a PET CT Limited Study, patients need to:
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Fast for a certain period before the test, usually around 6 hours. This is to ensure the radioactive tracer used during the scan circulates effectively in your body.
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Refrain from strenuous physical activities for 24 hours before the test. This prevents any interference with the scan results.
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Inform the doctor of any medications you are currently taking. Some medications can affect the results of the scan.
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Notify your doctor if you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding. The radioactive substance used in the test may pose a risk to the fetus or can pass into breast milk.
Home Sample Collection Process
Note: Home Sample Collection is only for Pathology lab tests.
During a PET CT Limited Study, a small amount of radioactive tracer is injected into your body. The tracer travels throughout your body, giving off energy detected by the PET scanner. Simultaneously, the CT scan takes X-ray images of the specific area. These two sets of images are then combined to give detailed information about the structure and function of the tissues and organs in the area of interest.
A PET CT Limited Study allows doctors to examine a specific area of your body in detail. This helps in early detection and diagnosis of diseases like cancer. The test can also assess how effective a treatment is and detect any recurrence of the disease.
Your doctor may recommend a PET CT Limited Study if you have symptoms that suggest a serious illness like cancer. The test can help determine the stage of a disease, assess the effect of treatment, and detect any recurrence of the disease.
The frequency of PET CT Limited Studies depends on your specific health condition and your doctor's recommendations. This test is generally not performed routinely but is used as needed for diagnosis, treatment monitoring, or disease recurrence detection.
While generally considered safe, a PET CT Limited Study involves exposure to a small amount of radiation. There's also a slight risk of an allergic reaction to the radioactive tracer. Always inform your doctor of any known allergies or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Abnormal results may indicate the presence of disease. Your doctor will discuss these findings with you and suggest the next steps, which may include additional tests or treatment modifications.
If your scan results are abnormal, you should consult your doctor. Depending on the findings, you may be referred to a specialist in the relevant field.
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