Apr 16, 2025 · During a positron emission tomography (PET) scan, you lie on a narrow table that slides into a doughnut-shaped hole. The scanner takes about 30 minutes to produce detailed images of …

Aug 23, 2025 · Imaging tests that use radiotracers are sometimes called nuclear medicine imaging tests or molecular imaging tests. Examples include single-photon emission computerized tomography …

Apr 16, 2025 · Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.

May 24, 2025 · A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer. Learn how it works, why it's done and what results may show.

Aug 23, 2025 · Mayo Clinic radiologists read and interpret thousands of PET scans and other nuclear medicine imaging tests each year. Having an experienced radiologist on your team helps give you …

Dec 3, 2024 · If you have coronary artery disease, a nuclear stress test can help your healthcare team learn your risk of a heart attack or other heart event. The test uses a positron emission technology …

May 24, 2025 · A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer. Learn how it works, why it's done and what results may show.

May 10, 2025 · Learn how experts in heart disease and radiology help ensure the quality of key imaging tests for heart health, such as the nuclear stress test.

Jan 21, 2026 · Positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scans are some of the most commonly used imaging tools in nuclear medicine.

May 24, 2025 · A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer. Learn how it works, why it's done and what results may show.