Exciting News: New Nuclear Medicine Camera at Interfaith Medical Center Accepting Patients!

This cutting-edge technology enhances our ability to provide highly accurate, detailed imaging for patients undergoing evaluations including but not limited to:

• Cardiovascular- Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Contractility, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Renal Artery Stenosis, Pulmonary Embolism.

• Genitourinary- Obstructive Uropathy, Renal Parenchymal Disease.

• Endocrinology- Thyroid Disease, Parathyroid Adenomas, PNET tumors.

• Gastrointestinal- Gastric Emptying Exam, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Meckel’s Diverticulum.

• Orthopedics- Metastatic Disease, Prosthesis Loosening, Osteomyelitis.

• Internal Medicine- Sepsis.

Benefits for Referring Physicians:

•            Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy: Our new camera offers superior image resolution, allowing for more precise detection of pathology. SPECT or tomographic images now available on all exams when previously SPECT was limited to small number of exams.  Superior image resolution resulting in more accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease, myocardial perfusion, and other heart conditions including Amyloidosis.

•            Faster, More Efficient Results: With quicker scan times and advanced processing capabilities, referring physicians can expect timely, high-quality reports that support informed decision-making all while decreasing scan time from 20 minutes to 7 minutes.

•            Comprehensive Imaging: This new tool enables both resting and stress imaging, providing a more complete picture of patients’ heart health.

Benefits for Patients:

•            Comfort and Convenience: The non-invasive nature of nuclear cardiology imaging provides an excellent alternative to more invasive diagnostic procedures, with less discomfort and faster recovery times. Almost all exams performed feet first decreasing anxiety/claustrophobia. New weight limit of 500 pounds leading to inclusion of more patients.

• Faster Diagnosis and Treatment: The accuracy and efficiency of the camera help expedite diagnosis, leading to earlier intervention and improved outcomes. Exam times decreased to 20% to 50% of prior unit.

•            With lower radiation doses compared to traditional methods, the safety of patients is our top priority.