A cardiac PET scan PET scans for blood clots can help doctors diagnose a blood clot in the heart. This type of scan uses radioactive tracers to create images of the heart. The tracers are injected into a vein in the arm and travel to the heart. The images created by the tracers can show how well blood is flowing through the heart and if there are any blockages. This diagnosis can be used to trace the following issues.
Heart Attack
Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is when part of the heart muscle dies due to a lack of oxygen. This can happen if a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the heart.
Angina
Angina is a condition that causes chest pain. This can happen if the blood flow to the heart is reduced. A cardiac PET scan can help doctors diagnose angina by showing how well blood is flowing through the heart and if there are any blockages.
heart failure
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood effectively.
Aortic Aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. A cardiac PET scan PET scans for blood clots can help doctors diagnose an aortic aneurysm by checking for abnormal blood flow and blockages.
Contact Cardiac Imaging
Contact Cardiac imaging, Inc. to learn more about cardiac PET scans and how they can help diagnose a blood clot in the heart. If you are experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of a heart condition, call or visit them immediately.
