The Deadly Surprise: Why Young Hearts Succumb to First Heart Attacks

Heart attacks, once considered a concern exclusively for the elderly, are now striking younger populations with alarming frequency. But what makes young individuals more susceptible to fatal heart attacks? And why do older adults often survive their first cardiac event? In this blog, we’ll unravel the mysteries behind this disturbing trend. The Alarming Reality Young … Read more

PET-CT Scan Demystified: Your Questions, Answered!

PET-CT

Here is the list of few questions frequently asked by patients / relatives going for FDG PET-CT and few instructions given by PET-CT centers to the patients. Why appointment is required? PET-CT scan is done on basis of availability of radio-isotope such as FDG, PSMA or DOTA. These radio-isotopes have their half lives, so these … Read more

Calcium score vs CT Coronary Angiography: Which test is suitable for your heart?

Calcium scoring and CT coronary angiography are both non-invasive medical imaging tests used to assess coronary artery health, but they serve different purposes and provide distinct information. Calcium Scoring (Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring): CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA): To know more about CT coronary angiography, please click here. Key differences: When to use each test: In … Read more

PET-CT scan: What you must know

PETCT scanner

Here is the list of few questions asked by patients / relatives going for FDG PET-CT and few instructions given by PET-CT centers to the patients. Why appointment is required for PET-CT scan? PET-CT scan is done on basis of availability of radio-isotope such as FDG, PSMA or DOTA. These radio-isotopes have their half lives, … Read more