Nuclear Cardiology 207UN0901X
Nuclear Cardiology: Uses radioactive materials that are attracted to the tissues of the heart. These radioactive materials emit gamma rays that are detected by special cameras. These cameras work with computers to gather information about the areas of the heart in focus.
Taxonomy Code: 207UN0901X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Nuclear Medicine | Nuclear Cardiology
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Nuclear Medicine: This specific type of medicine uses painless, cost-effective techniques to take images of the body and treat diseases. It provides doctors with valuable information about both structure and function. Nuclear Medicine allow valuable information to be gathered that wouldn't otherwise be available or require more invasive procedures to gather.