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text-align: left;\"><strong>What is Nuclear Medicine (NM)? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nuclear Medicine is a specialty which uses very small amount of radiopharmaceuticals to diagnose or treat disease(s). Radiopharmaceuticals are called \u2018Magic Bullets\u2019 that are attracted to specific organs, bones, or tissues. A gamma camera is used to detect the gamma rays that are emitted by the radiopharmaceuticals. These cameras work in conjunction with computers to transform such emissions into images and data which provide information about the area of the body being imaged. SPECT\/CT scanner incorporates CT imaging technique and gamma camera to provide additional anatomical information in an NM image.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Patch: This is to remove the closing <\/p> tag which appear dynamically -->\n<div class=\"tm-last-div-in-row\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid ardor-carasoul vc_custom_1652439753139 tm-row-textcolor-default tm-row-bgtype-default tm-custom-54112 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container tm-col-textcolor-default tm-col-bgcolor-default tm-col-main tm-col-background-image vc_col-sm-1\/5\"><div class=\"tm-col-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container tm-col-textcolor-default tm-col-bgcolor-default tm-col-main tm-col-background-image vc_col-sm-3\/5\"><div class=\"tm-col-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"lvca-carousel-6a13fa77dfc8e\" class=\"lvca-carousel lvca-container\" data-settings='{\"arrows\":\"true\",\"dots\":\"\",\"autoplay\":\"\",\"autoplay_speed\":\"3000\",\"animation_speed\":\"300\",\"pause_on_hover\":\"\",\"display_columns\":\"3\",\"scroll_columns\":\"2\",\"gutter\":\"45\",\"tablet_display_columns\":\"3\",\"tablet_scroll_columns\":\"2\",\"tablet_gutter\":\"10\",\"tablet_width\":\"800\",\"mobile_display_columns\":\"1\",\"mobile_scroll_columns\":\"1\",\"mobile_gutter\":\"10\",\"mobile_width\":\"480\"}'><div class=\"lvca-carousel-item\"><a href=\"#nm-preparation-procedure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4275 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sthscan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Preperation-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"#nm-preparation-procedure\">NM \u2022 Preparation &amp; Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><!-- .lvca-carousel-item --><div class=\"lvca-carousel-item\"><a href=\"#nm-faq\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sthscan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FAQ-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"#nm-faq\" rel=\"noopener\">NM \u2022 FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><!-- .lvca-carousel-item --><div class=\"lvca-carousel-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sthscan.com\/en\/our-scanners\/#nm-scanner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sthscan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/scanner-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sthscan.com\/en\/our-scanners\/#nm-scanner\" rel=\"noopener\">NM \u2022 Scanner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><!-- .lvca-carousel-item --><\/div><!-- .lvca-carousel -->\n        <style type=\"text\/css\">\n            #lvca-carousel-6a13fa77dfc8e.lvca-carousel .lvca-carousel-item {\n                padding: 45px;\n                }\n\n            @media screen and (max-width: 800) {\n                #lvca-carousel-6a13fa77dfc8e.lvca-carousel .lvca-carousel-item {\n                    padding: 10px;\n                    }\n                }\n\n            @media screen and (max-width: 480) {\n                #lvca-carousel-6a13fa77dfc8e.lvca-carousel .lvca-carousel-item {\n                    padding: 10px;\n                    }\n                }\n        <\/style>\n\n        <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container tm-col-textcolor-default tm-col-bgcolor-default tm-col-main tm-col-background-image vc_col-sm-1\/5\"><div class=\"tm-col-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Patch: This is to remove the closing <\/p> tag which appear dynamically -->\n<div class=\"tm-last-div-in-row\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid ardor-service-tab vc_custom_1652685681678 tm-row-textcolor-default tm-row-bgtype-default tm-custom-91131\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container tm-col-textcolor-default tm-col-bgcolor-default tm-col-main tm-col-background-image vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"tm-col-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-turquoise vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-square vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-o-no-fill vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\"><div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\"><ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\"><li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#nm-preparation-procedure\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">NM \u2022 <br \/>PREPARATION & PROCEDURE<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#nm-faq\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">NM \u2022 <br \/>Faq<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panels\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" id=\"nm-preparation-procedure\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#nm-preparation-procedure\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">NM \u2022 <br \/>PREPARATION & PROCEDURE<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_custom_1634791966940  vc_custom_1634791966940\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1653380674181\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #f49c9f;\">NM \u2022 <\/span><span style=\"color: #0db7c4;\">Preparation &amp; Procedure<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_custom_1634791966940  vc_custom_1634791966940\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1645171425014\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Preparation &amp; Procedure vary in different examination. Please contact our staff for details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Below information applies to examination of <span style=\"color: #f49c9f; text-decoration: underline;\">Myocardial Perfusion Scan<\/span> only.<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>PATIENT INFORMATION FOR NM EXAM<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><strong style=\"color: #f49c9f;\"><em>General Information\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Female patient should not be pregnant.<\/li>\n<li>Stop medication according to your doctor\u2019s instruction.<\/li>\n<li>Stop food and beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.) for at least 12 hours before the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Patients taking long-acting aminophylline should discontinue its use for 48-72 hours before the exam. (Patients taking pentoxifylline [Trental] do not need to discontinue the medication.)<\/li>\n<li>Fasting for 4 hours before exam (except water).<\/li>\n<li>The whole process of the exam takes about 4-6 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #f49c9f;\"><em>Information for female of childbearing age\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Please inform your doctor and our staff when making appointment if you are\/may be pregnant or if you are breast-feeding before the exam.<\/li>\n<li>The date of your last menstrual period (LMP) will be asked for our record.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #f49c9f;\"><em>Information for infants \/ children (who require medication for sedation)\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wake them up early on the day of exam.<\/li>\n<li>Please keep them awake 4 hours before exam.<\/li>\n<li>Fasting for 4 hours (except water) before exam (skipping 1 meal for infants).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #f49c9f;\"><em>Information for patients under the age of 18<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Need to be accompanied by parent or legal guardian for examination.<\/li>\n<li>The written consent form must be signed by parent or legal guardian.<\/li>\n<li>Please bring patient\u2019s birth certificate or relevant identification document for registration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>REGISTRATION<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ol>\n<li>Arrive at Scanning Department at appointment schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Present the following documents to Front Desk for registration.\n<ul>\n<li>Doctor\u2019s referral letter<\/li>\n<li>Appointment Sheet (if any)<\/li>\n<li>Identification document, e.g. HKID card<\/li>\n<li>Previous imaging reports, DVDs and films (except those examinations completed in Scanning Department)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>BEFORE NM SCAN<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ol>\n<li>Meet our nurse \/ radiographer to review medical history and explain procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Get changed into hospital gown and take off all personal possessions\u00a0(e.g. watches, jewellery, hairpins, mobile phones, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Prepare injection site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>(FIRST SCAN) RESTING SCAN<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ol>\n<li>Inject radioactive isotope.<\/li>\n<li>Rest in uptake room for 30-60 mins for isotope uptakes before the first scan starts.<\/li>\n<li>Entire scanning procedure is conducted by our well-trained radiographers.<\/li>\n<li>Lie on the scanner table and stay still throughout the exam.<\/li>\n<li>The table carries you slowly into the scanner gantry.<\/li>\n<li>Intercom system and call bell are available for communication.<\/li>\n<li>It takes about 15-20 mins for this resting scan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>STRESS TEST<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ol>\n<li>The test will be either an exercise test on a treadmill; or pharmaceutical stress test.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>(SECOND SCAN) STRESS SCAN<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ol>\n<li>Second injection of radioactive isotope.<\/li>\n<li>Rest in uptake room for 30-60 mins for isotope uptakes before the second\u00a0scan starts.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the procedures of the first scan &#8211; Resting Scan.<\/li>\n<li>It takes about 15-20 mins for this stress scan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>AFTER ALL SCANNING<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ol>\n<li>Stay for about 20 mins for any adverse reactions.<\/li>\n<li>Resume your usual diet and activities thereafter unless your doctor advises you differently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>REPORT &amp; FINDINGS<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ol>\n<li>Our radiologists interpret the images and issue an imaging report to your referring doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Your referring doctor explains the findings and diagnosis to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"nm-faq\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#nm-faq\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">NM \u2022 <br \/>Faq<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_custom_1634791966940  vc_custom_1634791966940\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1653380615171\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #f49c9f;\">NM \u2022 <\/span><span style=\"color: #0db7c4;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_2 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_custom_1634791966940  vc_custom_1634791966940\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  style=\"border-color:#f49c9f;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><div id=\"1467107070852-5c254b09-2f8c\" class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Q: Are there any side effects after a Nuclear Medicine examination?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><strong style=\"color: #f49c9f;\">A: <\/strong>Nuclear Medicine examinations involve injection of radioactive isotope. The radiation dose is small and will not affect your body function or cause discomfort during the procedure. Besides, the residual radiation inside your body will diminish through natural half-life decay. You will be encouraged to drink plenty of water after the examination to facilitate the excretion of radioactivity. You can get rid of radiation usually within a few hours. You can then resume all daily activities. Avoidance of unnecessary contact with pregnant women and infants on the day of examination is suggested.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Q: Can I have NM scan if I am PREGNANT?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><strong style=\"color: #f49c9f;\">A: <\/strong>Pregnancy is relatively contraindicated. Please consult our staff if you are pregnant or may be pregnant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_skincolor  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Q: Can I have NM scan if I am BREAST-FEEDING?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><strong style=\"color: #f49c9f;\">A:<\/strong> Breast-feeding mother may be requested to stop breast-feeding within 48 hours after the examination. 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