Nuclear Medicine
The CIMA San José Hospital offers Nuclear Medicine services to its patients as an integral part of its Medical Imaging Department, recognized for its clinical excellence, technological innovation, and patient-centered approach. This unit features state-of-the-art technology and a multidisciplinary team of highly trained specialists, committed to safety, diagnostic accuracy, and quality of care.
Nuclear Medicine is an advanced medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat various diseases.
Nuclear Medicine Services
The hospital performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies, including:
- Bone scan: Used to detect bone metastases, infections, or hidden fractures.
- Renal scan: Evaluates kidney function and detects obstructions or infections.
- Thyroid scan: Identifies functional disorders of the thyroid gland.
- Lung scan: Detects pulmonary embolisms or respiratory diseases.
- Liver scan: Evaluates the function and structure of the liver.
- Parathyroid scan: Locates parathyroid adenomas in cases of hyperparathyroidism.
- Brain scan: Detects alterations in cerebral blood flow, useful in neurological diseases.
- Myocardial perfusion: Evaluates the blood flow to the heart, useful in detecting coronary diseases.
Advantages of Nuclear Medicine
- Early detection: Identification of diseases in their early stages, improving the chances of treatment and cure.
- Functional assessment: Allows observing how organs and tissues function, complementing other imaging diagnostic techniques.
- Therapeutic treatments: Application of radioactive substances to treat certain conditions, such as hyperthyroidism or some types of cancer.
- Non-invasive procedures: Most studies are painless and do not require surgery.
Insurance and payment methods
All payments corresponding to outpatient services, hospitalization and surgery will be previously verified by the Account Analysis Department and subsequently processed by the Admissions and Cashiers area.