At SDMI, our PET/CT scans capture detailed images of the body's structures and metabolic activity, helping detect and monitor a wide range of diseases.
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) aided by an Anatomical Computed Tomography Scan
A PET-CT scan takes detailed pictures of the structures inside your body. At the same time, a mildly radioactive drug displays areas of the body where the cells are more active than normal. The scanner combines both of these types of information, which allows your doctor to see any changes in the activity of cells and know exactly where the changes are occurring. SDMI's PET scan has become the preferred system among our patients because of its vast openness, which allows us more versatility for positioning patients for their scan.
Our advanced diagnostic tools for neurodegeneration disorders are utilized in clinical trials.
SDMI offers Digital PET/CT technology at 3 locations with the latest in PET/CT installed. The Canon Cartesion Prime Digital PET/CT was the first to be been installed in Southern Nevada.
This premium digital PET/CT scanner was designed to help health care providers deliver more personalized care, features include:
Half the Dose – Patients will receive a significantly lower dose of radiopharmaceuticals in comparison to conventional PET/CT Scanners.
Half the Scan Time - With patient comfort becoming more and more the focus of health care offering half the scan time goes a long way to reducing anxiety.
Twice the Image Resolution – The benefits of this new scanner go beyond patient comfort, doctors will see 2x the resolution giving considerably better image quality for diagnoses and treatment planning.
Other patient-centric design aspects include a more comfortable patient bed that adjusts making it easier to enter and exit the machine as well as making it more comfortable during the study.
PET/CT scans are utilized to diagnose a variety of illnesses including cancer staging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Prostate cancer remains a significant health challenge for men, particularly in the U.S., where it ranks as the third most common cancer, with over 190,000 new cases and approximately 33,000 deaths reported in 2020. Traditional imaging methods such as CT scans, MRIs, and bone scans have been instrumental in diagnosis and treatment but often fall short in detecting small or dispersed cancerous areas. At SDMI, we are excited to offer the cutting-edge PSMA PET imaging technology, which represents a major advancement in prostate cancer care.
How PSMA PET Works - During a PSMA PET scan, the PSMA specific radioactive tracer is injected into the patient’s bloodstream. The tracer attaches to PSMA proteins on cancer cells. The PET scan then detects where the tracer is concentrated, which helps doctors find and map out cancerous areas more accurately.
The PET scanner is a large machine that has a round opening in the middle. Inside the circular area are multiple rings or detectors that record the emission of energy from the radiotracers found within the patient’s body. The scanner combines these two types of information, allowing the physician to diagnose any changes in the activity of cells. It also allows physicians to determine exactly where the changes are occurring. A CT scanner is a large box-like machine with a short tunnel in the center of the device. Patients lie on a narrow examination table or bed that slides in and out of the tunnel. X-ray tubes and electronic X-ray detectors are located opposite of each other and are referred to as a gantry. The imaging computer is located in a separate control room. The technician remains in direct visual contact with the patient and will have the ability to converse with the patient via speaker and microphone.
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At SDMI, our PET/CT scans capture detailed images of the body's structures and metabolic activity, helping detect and monitor a wide range of diseases.
Back to AllIt's easy! Create an online scheduling account to see if we have received your doctors order.
Everything you need to know to prepare for your upcoming exam.
10 Locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Each managed with attention to detail and kept spotlessly clean.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) aided by an Anatomical Computed Tomography Scan
A PET-CT scan takes detailed pictures of the structures inside your body. At the same time, a mildly radioactive drug displays areas of the body where the cells are more active than normal. The scanner combines both of these types of information, which allows your doctor to see any changes in the activity of cells and know exactly where the changes are occurring. SDMI's PET scan has become the preferred system among our patients because of its vast openness, which allows us more versatility for positioning patients for their scan.
Our advanced diagnostic tools for neurodegeneration disorders are utilized in clinical trials.
At SDMI, our PET/CT scans capture detailed images of the body's structures and metabolic activity, helping detect and monitor a wide range of diseases.
Back to AllIt's easy! Create an online scheduling account to see if we have received your doctors order.
Everything you need to know to prepare for your upcoming exam.
10 Locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Each managed with attention to detail and kept spotlessly clean.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) aided by an Anatomical Computed Tomography Scan
A PET-CT scan takes detailed pictures of the structures inside your body. At the same time, a mildly radioactive drug displays areas of the body where the cells are more active than normal. The scanner combines both of these types of information, which allows your doctor to see any changes in the activity of cells and know exactly where the changes are occurring. SDMI's PET scan has become the preferred system among our patients because of its vast openness, which allows us more versatility for positioning patients for their scan.
Our advanced diagnostic tools for neurodegeneration disorders are utilized in clinical trials.
It's easy! Create an online scheduling account to see if we have received your doctors order.
Everything you need to know to prepare for your upcoming exam.
10 Locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Each managed with attention to detail and kept spotlessly clean.
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