Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine is a specialty 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 Sharda Care - Healthcity, state-of-the-art technologies are combined to ensure accuracy in the diagnostic as well as therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine. Sharda Care - Healthcity applies a patient-centered approach along with multidisciplinary expertise to effectively manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions.

Common Nuclear Medicine Scans

  • Renal Scans

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

  • Thyroid Scans

    Evaluates thyroid function and aids in diagnosing hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, or cancer.

  • 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.

  • Heart Scans

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

  • Brain Scans

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

  • Breast Scans

    Improves breast cancer detection, especially in dense tissue, by identifying small, early-stage tumors.

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash

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MBBS MD (Medicine) DNB DRM (Diploma in Radiology and Molecular Imaging) MNAMS (Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences)

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Frequently Ask Questions

Heart disease can develop due to several factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, lack of physical activity, stress, and family history. Lifestyle habits play a major role.

Chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, pain in the arms, jaw, neck or back, cold sweat, nausea, and lightheadedness can be signs of a heart attack. Immediate medical attention is crucial.

Symptoms include fatigue, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, and swelling in the legs or abdomen. However, some heart conditions may not show clear signs initially.

Yes, many forms of heart disease are preventable with a heart-healthy lifestyle—balanced diet, regular exercise, avoiding tobacco, managing stress, and keeping conditions like hypertension and diabetes under control.

In some cases, yes. With early detection and intensive lifestyle changes—combined with medication—certain types of heart disease can be managed and even improved.

Stay active, eat a nutritious diet, maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking, reduce salt and sugar intake, and get regular health check-ups. Managing cholesterol and blood pressure is key.

Cardiologists treat conditions like Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Valve Disorders, Congenital Heart Defects, High Blood Pressure, and more.

Treatment can range from lifestyle changes and medication to advanced procedures like Angioplasty, Stent Placement, Pacemaker Implantation, and even Heart Surgery.

While cardiologists diagnose and treat heart issues, heart surgeries are performed by Cardiothoracic or Cardiac Surgeons. However, Interventional Cardiologists do perform minimally invasive procedures.

They specialize in procedures like angioplasty, stenting, catheter-based diagnostics, and treatments that don’t require open-heart surgery.

With medical advancements, the average life expectancy after a heart transplant is 10 to 15 years, though many live longer with proper care and follow-up.

Absolutely. Routine heart check-ups help detect silent risk factors early. Prevention is always better than cure—especially when it comes to your heart.

At Sharda Care - Healthcity, our cardiology team offers compassionate care backed by cutting-edge technology, experienced specialists, and a patient-first approach—right here in Delhi-NCR.