What types of scans do nuclear medicine doctors perform?

Common nuclear scans include:
  • PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
  • SPECT scan (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)
  • Thyroid scan
  • Bone scan
  • Cardiac stress test with nuclear imaging
  • Renal scan
  • Brain imaging for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease
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