One way that your doctor can get a better look at your heart is by performing a PET scan. This is often a simple procedure that involves dye being injected that concentrates near your heart to look at details that other scans might not be able to see. Here are a few reasons why this scan might be needed.
Heartbeat
If your doctor notices an irregular heartbeat when you go to an appointment or if you visit an emergency room, then a cardiac PET scan might be ordered. Your doctor can see if any blockages could cause an irregularity or if there are issues with the heart itself that could result in your heart beating too fast or too slow before a treatment decision is made.
Pain
If you have any kind of pain in your chest, then a cardiac PET scan could be recommended. Sometimes, an EKG can detect issues that could cause pain, but most of the time, a detailed scan is needed to determine if there are underlying issues that need to be treated immediately, such as a past heart attack or signs that a heart attack could occur in the future.
Past Exams
After ordering other exams or scans, your doctor might see details that need to be looked into further. A cardiac PET scan can provide a precise look at your heart and the areas around your heart to back up any findings that your doctor might be suspicious about or to give your doctor a better look at how to perform a procedure for treatment.
Learn more about why a PET scan of your heart might be needed by contacting Cardiac Imaging, Inc.
