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General Nuclear Medicine

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Gastrointestinal bleeding: The dark spots moving on the right side of the image indicate that this patient is actively bleeding into the right colon. This is important information for the doctor to know in determining the appropriate treatment.


Gastrointestinal bleeding: The dark spots moving on the right side of the image indicate that this patient is actively bleeding into the right colon. This is important information for the doctor to know in determining the appropriate treatment.

This is a typical camera used in general nuclear medicine studies. The cameras are positioned to obtain the best views for the particular study. Usually the cameras are placed close to the patient in order to get the highest quality possible.


This is a typical camera used in general nuclear medicine studies.  The cameras are positioned to obtain the best views for the particular study.  Usually the cameras are placed close to the patient in order to get the highest quality possible.

Positive GI bleeding scan with active bleeding site seen in the right colon.


Positive GI bleeding scan with active bleeding site seen in the right colon.

Normal ventilation and perfusion scan. This exam is commonly performed to assess for blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).


Normal ventilation and perfusion scan. This exam is commonly performed to assess for blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).