Pet Scans Introduction
A PET scan stands for Positron Emission Tomography. It is a special imaging procedure that evaluates the metabolic or biochemical activity of cells and organs. During the PET scan, a radioactive substance known as a tracer is injected into the body. The tracer travels through the bloodstream and accumulates in tissues and organs. The PET scanner detects the radioactivity emitted by the tracer, which provides information about the metabolic activity of the tissues and organs being examined. PET scans are used to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders.
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