Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine is a specialized imaging method that uses a very small amount of nuclear tracer to evaluate soft tissues that are often difficult to see on standard imaging tests. This technique helps providers assess organ function, blood flow, and metabolic activity, offering important insight into conditions such as infections, tumors, or organ enlargement. At Vernon Health, our skilled team uses advanced nuclear imaging to support accurate diagnoses and guide your care with confidence and clarity.

What Nuclear Medicine Shows

Nuclear Medicine focuses on how your organs and tissues are working—not just what they look like. This type of imaging helps evaluate blood circulation, metabolism, and how well specific organs perform essential functions. Your provider may recommend a nuclear scan when detailed information is needed to better understand your symptoms or guide treatment decisions. These tests are safe, non-invasive, and provide valuable information that other imaging methods may not reveal.

When a Nuclear Scan Is Recommended

A nuclear scan may be ordered when your healthcare provider needs a deeper view of how your body is functioning internally. This imaging can help detect infections, assess tumors, identify organ enlargement, or evaluate how your body processes nutrients. It can also offer insight into heart function, gallbladder activity, thyroid performance, kidney filtration, or how quickly the stomach empties. If your provider recommends this test, our team will explain the process and support you every step of the way.

Nuclear Tests Offered at Vernon Health

Cardiolite Nuclear Stress Tests

Used to assess heart function and blood flow during physical stress or activity.

Helps evaluate gallbladder function and bile flow.

Used to assess concerns such as cancer, bone density, osteomyelitis, or stress fractures.

Measures how quickly food empties from the stomach to support evaluation of digestive function.

Assesses thyroid performance and helps evaluate thyroid-related conditions.

Evaluates how well the kidneys filter and process blood.

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