What is nuclear medicine, and which diseases can it be used to diagnose?
Nuclear medicine is one of the advanced branches of medical imaging that uses radiopharmaceuticals to examine organ function and cellular activity in the body. Unlike methods such as CT scans or MRI, which primarily display the structural appearance of organs, nuclear medicine determines how organs function and whether their performance is normal or not. In […]
PET Scan: The most accurate imaging method for cancer diagnosis
PET Scan, as one of the most advanced medical imaging techniques, enables the identification of cellular and metabolic changes, helping physicians diagnose cancer more accurately, earlier, and in a more targeted manner. This imaging method not only detects the presence of tumors but also provides valuable information about the activity and spread of cancer cells to the treatment team […]
recommendations for patients with diabetes
You, like other patients, must fast for at least 6 hours prior to the scan and adhere to the dietary guidelines. Avoid taking Metformin under any brand names or combination drugs containing Metformin for 48 hours before the scan. These medications include the following: […]
PET/CT scan procedure and post-scan care
The procedure for PET-CT: After admission, your medical history will be taken and recorded by our colleagues. Then, if you are wearing any jewelry, please remove them from your body and, along with your mobile phone, hand them over to your companion. (The institute assumes no responsibility for your personal belongings.) Change your clothes in the dressing room with the designated gown […]
General preparations for PET scan
Please inform the reception unit about the following: pregnancy or breastfeeding, insulin-dependent diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes, a condition where fasting blood sugar is higher than 150 mg/dL, weight over 105 kilograms, the date of the last surgery and biopsy, the date of the last […]
Preparation for the rest phase of cardiac scan
* Please discontinue the use of medications such as Lansoprazole, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Esomeprazole (Ezonyum) 48 hours prior to the scan.
* Remain fasting for 3 hours before the scan. Drinking water is permitted.
* Be sure to consume fatty foods (such as Olivier sandwich, boiled eggs, cream or butter, cream-filled pastries, etc.) and a drink […]
General preparation for all scans
* Your scan does not require fasting, and you have no dietary restrictions.
* The presence of an adult companion alongside the patient is mandatory until the end of the scan.
* Please wear or bring clothing with loose sleeves and without metal buttons.
* Avoid bringing jewelry and accessories as much as possible.
* Your medical documents […]
Preparation for the stress phase of cardiac scan
Before undergoing the scan, discontinue some heart medications, including the following, in consultation with your treating physician: Atenolol, Propranolol, Carvedilol, Coridor, Sotalol, Concor (Bisoprolol), Metoral, Metoprolol, Metohexal, Diltiazem, Adalat, Nifedipine, Cordobin, Amlopers, Amlodipine, Amilotelmik, Verapamil, Valops, Micorandil, Valzomix, Lansoprazole, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, S-Omeprazole (Ezunium) for 48 hours prior to the scan.
Preparation for thyroid scan
*If you are taking Methimazole, discontinue it 4 days prior, and if you are taking Levothyroxine tablets, discontinue them 21 days prior. *Your scan does not require fasting, and you have no dietary restrictions. *The presence of one adult companion alongside the patient is mandatory until the end of the scan. *Please wear loose-sleeved clothing without buttons […]
Preparation for abdominal and pelvic ultrasound
1) The patient must fast for 5 hours prior to the appointment.
2) The patient must avoid consuming fatty foods, bloating-inducing foods, dairy products, legumes, and egg yolks for 24 hours prior to the appointment.
3) Bringing previous abdominal and pelvic ultrasound documents is mandatory.
4) To perform the image […]