Nuclear Medicine

Homenuclear medicine

Nuclear Medicine Care at ShardaCare – Healthcity

Nuclear medicine is a speciality that uses small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat diseases. This field provides very informative details regarding the structure and function of organs and tissues, often identifying abnormalities sooner than other diagnostic methods. At ShardaCare - Healthcity, state-of-the-art technologies are combined to ensure accuracy in the diagnostic as well as therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine. ShardaCare - Healthcity applies a patient-centred approach along with multidisciplinary expertise to effectively manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions.

Common Nuclear Medicine Scans

Key Treatments & Procedures

Bone Scans

Detects bone and joint diseases, including arthritis, tumors, infections, and unhealed fractures.

Gallium Scans

Highlights inflammatory conditions, infections, abscesses, and specific tumors like sarcoidosis or lymphoma.

Brain Scans

Detects abnormalities in the brain's structure and blood vessels, aiding in diagnosing strokes, seizures, or neurodegenerative diseases.

Renal Scans

Evaluates kidney function and detects conditions like hydronephrosis, kidney artery stenosis, or post-transplant kidney performance.

Heart Scans

Assesses heart function, blood circulation, and impact of heart attacks, aiding in diagnosing coronary artery disease and estimating ejection fraction.