Nuclear Medicine in IMED Valencia
Nuclear Medicine
The nuclear medicine service at IMED Valencia offers advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques through the use of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging technology. Its introduction strengthens the hospital’s ability to approach oncological and non-oncological diseases with a more precise, functional and personalised vision. Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment such as the Omni Legend digital PET-CT and the NM/CT 850 hybrid SPECT-CT gamma camera, the service provides highly valuable clinical information to detect small lesions, assess the extent of certain diseases and support treatment planning.
IMED Valencia integrates this service within a distinctive healthcare model, bringing together medical oncology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, radiology, pathology and medical specialties in the same centre. This coordination enables a more comprehensive approach to patient care, particularly in oncological processes, where diagnostic precision and fast decision-making are essential. Nuclear medicine also provides solutions in areas such as neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, the musculoskeletal system, the digestive system, the kidneys and the lymphatic system, as well as certain outpatient treatments with radioisotopes.
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Nuclear medicine at IMED Valencia: diagnostic precision and a functional view of disease
The nuclear medicine service at IMED Valencia makes it possible to study the function of organs, tissues and systems through the use of radiopharmaceuticals and advanced imaging technology. Unlike other tests focused mainly on anatomy, nuclear medicine provides functional and molecular information, helping to detect abnormalities at early stages, assess the extent of certain diseases and guide treatment in a more personalised way.
Its applications are especially relevant in oncology, where it contributes to the diagnosis, staging, follow-up and assessment of treatment response in different types of tumours. It is also useful in areas such as neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, the digestive system, the kidneys, the musculoskeletal system, the lymphatic system and infectious processes, expanding diagnostic possibilities beyond oncological patients.
Digital PET-CT: advanced technology for oncology, neurology and other diseases
IMED Valencia has an Omni Legend digital PET-CT, a high-precision technology that combines molecular and anatomical imaging. This equipment makes it possible to perform advanced studies with different radiopharmaceuticals, selected according to each patient’s clinical indication.
In oncology, PET-CT is used with radiopharmaceuticals such as 18F-FDG, used in most tumours; 18F-PSMA and 18F-Choline, particularly indicated in prostate cancer; and Gallium 68-DOTATOC, used in neuroendocrine tumours. It also enables studies in neurology, such as 18F-amyloid PET for the assessment of dementia, as well as examinations in infectious processes, fever of unknown origin, vasculitis and other non-oncological diseases.
Its main advantages include the detection of small lesions, even below 5 mm, the possibility of reducing radiation dose in certain protocols, and faster examination times of approximately 15 minutes, improving patient comfort.
SPECT-CT and scintigraphic studies: diagnosis by organs and systems
The service also incorporates an NM/CT 850 hybrid SPECT-CT gamma camera, which combines functional and anatomical information to locate certain abnormalities more precisely. This technology broadens the portfolio of nuclear medicine studies and supports a more complete interpretation of each case.
This technology enables scintigraphic and SPECT-CT studies in different areas: bone scintigraphy, renal studies, myocardial perfusion tests, digestive studies, thyroid and parathyroid examinations, adrenal gland studies, brain SPECT for the study of parkinsonian syndromes, lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel lymph node detection, among others.
The hybrid precision of SPECT-CT improves the anatomical localisation of findings and provides highly valuable information for diagnosis and clinical planning.
Advanced image processing and outpatient treatments
The service is completed with the Xeleris® workstation, an advanced platform for processing, quantifying and reviewing PET and SPECT images. This tool optimises study analysis, improves diagnostic reliability and supports the preparation of more complete and personalised reports.
In addition to its diagnostic value, nuclear medicine also enables certain outpatient treatments with radioisotopes, always under medical indication and with specific safety protocols. These include radioisotopic synoviorthesis for joint inflammation, treatment of hyperthyroidism with I-131 and radioisotope therapy for metastatic bone pain.
A service integrated into the oncology model of IMED Valencia
Nuclear medicine is integrated at IMED Valencia within a hospital environment that brings together medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology and medical specialties. This coordination allows each case to be approached in a multidisciplinary way, facilitating diagnosis, treatment planning and patient follow-up in the same centre.
With this service, IMED Valencia reinforces its commitment to more precise, technological and personalised medicine, focused on improving the available clinical information and offering more agile, safer and patient-centred care.