Dual-Head Nuclear Imaging in Gainesville, TX

There are numerous diagnostic procedures that can be used to help patients diagnose acute issues and prevent other problems from developing. One of the imaging tests that a doctor might order is called Nuclear Medicine Test. Rely on the team from North Texas Medical Center for your Nuclear Medicine Test imaging needs!

First, it is important for patients to understand what a Nuclear Medicine Test is. This is a type of scan that uses small amounts of radioactive materials that are either injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or swallowed. The radiotracer travels through the area being examined and gives off energy in the form of gamma rays. Different types of tissue absorb these rays in different ways. A special dual-head gamma detects the radiation in the body and then creates an image of the inside of your body based on the absorption of the radiation. Nuclear medicine imaging provides unique information that often cannot be obtained using other imaging procedures. There are several situations in which a doctor might order a Nuclear Medicine Test.