What is a pet scan

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One non-invasive nuclear imaging test is the PET
scan for the heart which uses radioactive tracers
for images of the heart.
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• Tracers are used for PET scans and is mixed with
  blood and is taken by the heart muscles during a
  PET scan.

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• If the heart is getting a reduced flow of blood,
  a PET scan for heart disease can show if the
  heart is functioning properly.

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• To diagnose heart disease, the PET scan is a
  highly precise way of detecting any problems in
  the heart tissue.

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The amount of radiation in a cardiac PET scan is
small and it is safe because the body gets rid of
it in a day.
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In the treatment of lymphomas, the PET scan has
been highly useful as it is helps to detect it
and its use is well known.
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• PET scans have been extremely useful in the
  diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkins lymphoma and
  large cell and aggressive lymphoma.

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The PET scan has been able to replace gallium
scans because of the increased convenience and
ease of use and sensitivity.
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• Completely remission is seen when there is a
  negative PET scan at the end of a treatment for
  cancer, even if there are some relapses.

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• The PET scan is highly useful during a situation
  when there is no external sign of the disease,
  and though some still prefer to irradiate bulky
  masses.

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