Nuclear Cardiology Nuclear Cardiology has been and continues
to be used for the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with
suspected coronary artery disease. Due to advances in both camera and
computer technology, we now have the ability to evaluate myocardial
perfusion and viability in more efficient ways. The technology also
allows for wall motion and ejection fraction analysis to further
evaluate the myocardium. This overall evaluation lends itself as a very
powerful and cost effective diagnostic tool in the area of coronary
artery disease. HCI strives to deliver the highest quality of health
care possible by ensuring overall success in matching the latest
nuclear cardiology technology and technologist with the clinical needs
of your practice.
Within the arena of nuclear cardiology technology, HCI focuses on the following areas of importance:
Improve Patient Quality Care
Image Quality
System Reliability
Ease-of-Use
Gantry/Imaging Table Versatility
Acquisition/Review Dynamics
HCI has the knowledge and experience with over 13 labs in operation to help you in your nuclear cardiology practice.
HCI Focus On PET/CT Today, oncologists, cardiologists and neurologists are making PET (Positron Emission Tomography) their diagnostic test of choice. In the world of diagnostic imaging, PET is the only recognized modality that can image and measure metabolic function at the cellular level. CT (Computerized Tomography) has been the standard in anatomical imaging for over 30 years. Now through the advancement in technology, we have a scanner that merges both technologies into a single test. When your physician orders a PET scan you will also get an anatomical template that will localize and fuse the PET and CT findings. So what does this mean for the physician?
For Oncologists this means:
Pinpoint tumors at the earliest stage
Differentiate between benign and malignant tumors
Stage and restage malignancy
Monitor the effectiveness of therapy
PET changes patient management in 20-30% of treatment cases
For Cardiologists this means:
Precise measurement of myocardial perfusion
More precise measurement of heart function and volumes
Assessment of myocardial viability
For Neurologists this means:
Most sensitive non-invasive test for the work-up of refractory seizures
Diagnosis and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early dementia in elderly patients (Alzheimer’s disease)
HCI is committed in helping to bring PET/CT technology into your practice. Take ownership by improving patient management and quality of care. Put the power of PET/CT to work for you and your practice!
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HCI Focus on CTA Today, cardiologists have at their
fingertips a new imaging technology that allows a noninvasive method of
evaluating coronary artery disease. Recent advances in MDCT
(Multi-Detector Computerized Tomography) have given rise to the
technique of CTA (CT Angiography). In the evaluation of coronary artery
disease (CAD) noninvasive CT angiography provides a lumen image that is
comparable to a cardiac catheterization. In addition, an important role
in CTA is the identification of plaque in the coronary wall. The
current generation of scanners, i.e., 16, 32, 64 slice, allows the
differentiation of the three different types of plaques; calcified,
fibrous and soft plaques. In addition, the development of the PET/CT
scanner has given a whole new meaning to diagnostic imaging. With one
PET/CT scanner the cardiologist has available to them the capability of
doing CTA, PET perfusion imaging and heart scoring. All of this can be
done with one scanner, under one roof, in the cardiologist office. So
what does this mean for the cardiologist?
Stenosis detection
Assessment of bypass graft patency
Assessment of cardiac anomalies
Complex cardiac morphology
PET perfusion and viability
Heart score
HCI is committed in helping bring CTA technology into your practice.
Take ownership by improving patient management and quality of care. Put
CTA to work for you and your practice!
