Nuclear Medicine Department of Firooz Abadi Hospital utilizes advanced technologies in nuclear imaging, employing the SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) device for diagnostic purposes. This department offers the following specialized services:
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Cardiac Scan: Evaluating heart function and diagnosing ischemic heart disease (reduced blood flow to the heart) and related blood flow disorders.
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Bone Scan: Detecting and evaluating primary tumors and metastases to the bones, as well as assessing bone structure and identifying skeletal disorders.
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DMSA Kidney Scan: Static imaging of the kidneys for evaluating kidney function and identifying abnormalities or kidney diseases.
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DTPA Kidney Scan: Dynamic imaging of the kidneys for assessing renal function and monitoring the excretion of urine from the kidneys.
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Lymphoscintigraphy: Identifying and assessing sentinel lymph nodes, particularly in patients with cancer and related diseases.
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Pulmonary Perfusion Scan: Evaluating lung function and diagnosing pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) and blood flow issues in the lungs.
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Thyroid Scan: Assessing the thyroid gland, identifying thyroid nodules, and evaluating hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
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Parathyroid Scan: Investigating the causes of hyperparathyroidism, assessing parathyroid gland function, and diagnosing related disorders.
Department Head: Dr. Zeinab Farazi Zadeh, Nuclear Medicine Specialist and Department Head
Department Supervisor: Mr. Mehdi Mazinani, Responsible for Supervision and Coordination of Nuclear Medicine Services