PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

When it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind of scan is right for you. What is your doctor looking for, and what exactly does the imaging show? Imaging is vital in assessing and treating coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition in which plaque gradually builds up in the blood vessels. Over time, as the plaque accumulates, the blood vessels become narrower, reducing the blood supply to the heart muscle, which in turn could lead to symptoms such Read More

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