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Nuclear Medicine

WHAT IS NUCLEAR MEDICINE?

Nuclear Medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose or treat a variety of diseases, including many types of cancers, heart diseases, kidney disease, liver and gall bladder disease and certain other abnormalities within the body. With ordinary X-ray examinations, an image is made by passing X-rays through the patient’s body from an outside source. In contrast, Nuclear Medicine Procedures use a radioactive material called a “radiotracer,” which is injected into bloodstream, swallowed or inhaled as a gas. This radiotracer accumulates in the organ or area of patient’s body being examined, where it gives off a small amount of energy in the form of gamma rays. The Gamma Camera, a specialized camera encased in metal that is capable of detecting radiation and taking pictures from different angles, with the help of a computer measures the amount of radiotracer absorbed by patient’s body and creates pictures offering details on both the structure and function of organs and tissues in patient’s body.

Nuclear Medicine Department of Evercare Hospital Dhaka

The Nuclear Medicine Department of Evercare Hospital Dhaka offers a number of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic tests using state-of-the-art technology and facilities within the department. These diagnostic services are offered on all working days of the week, i.e. Saturday-Thursday, 9:00 – 5:00 pm. Radionuclide Tc-99m is commonly used to perform these tests. The Nuclear Medicine Department provides diagnostic tests on an out-patient basis, but these tests are often performed on hospitalized patients as well. The department has an expert Consultant specialized in Nuclear Medicine, who interprets the images and forwards the report to the referring physician.  

Conditions Treated

Nuclear Medicine Department of Evercare Hospital Dhaka performs a number of diagnostic tests including Cardiac Scan, Hepatobilliary Scan, Bone Scan, and Renogram. Most Nuclear Medicine procedures are painless and are rarely associated with significant discomfort or side effects. Unless physician tells otherwise, the patient may resume his normal activities after Nuclear Medicine scan.

If any special instruction is necessary, patient will be informed by a technologist, nurse or physician. Women patients should always inform their physician or technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant or if they are breastfeeding a baby.

For further information or appointments for Nuclear Medicine procedures, please contact Nuclear Medicine Reception at 8431661 Ext. – 1295.

Linear Accelerator:

The center is getting ready to provide world class cancer treatment facilities starting from preventive to palliative care under one roof. Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has installed a high-end fully loaded Radiotherapy machine, LINAC HD -VERSA Signature model. Being the first of its kind in Bangladesh, the machine is fitted with a six dimensional rotation couch known as HEXA POD and is programmed to deliver radiation doses to tumors with pinpoint accuracy from any angle. HD VERSA, as the name suggests, has versatile properties and is capable of treating tumors in either a basic conventional form or the most advanced form of therapy “stereotactic radiotherapy”. Our ultramodern radiotherapy unit is managed by well-known professionals in the field of oncology from both home and abroad.
  • Cardiac Scan : This imaging is performed to visualize blood flow patterns to the heart walls, called myocardial perfusion scan; to evaluate the presence and extent of suspected or known coronary artery disease; to determine the extent of injury to the heart following a heart attack, or myocardial infarction; to evaluate the results of bypass surgery or other revascularization procedures designed to restore blood supply to the heart; in conjunction with an ECG, to evaluate heart-wall movement and overall heart function with a technique called “cardiac gating”.
  • Hepatobilliary Scan: This is used to assess hepatocytic function of the liver. It also provides an impression on patterns of hepatic accumulation of the radiotracer as well as elimination of the radiotracer from the blood. The study can diagnose blockage of the bile duct by stone, tumour, growth, biliary atresla or other abnormalities, including post-operative billiary leakage; it is also used to assess gallbladder function and inflammation (cholecystitis).
  • Bone Scan : It is primarily used to diagnose or help diagnose a number of conditions relating to bones, including cancer of the bone or cancers that have spread (metastasized) to the bone, locating sources of bone pain (e.g. lower back pain) and abnormal bone, diagnosing fractures that may not be seen as easily in traditional X-ray images, and detecting damage to bones due to infection or illness.
  • Renogram: Renogram provides comparative quantitative analysis of function between two kidneys and is also called renal split function test. This functional imaging of the kidneys provides information on assessment of blood flow, parenchyma, and excretion.
  • Bone Mineral Density (BMD): Bone mineral density (BMD) test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. The bones that are most commonly tested are located in the spine, hip, lumbar spine and forearm. Doctors use bone density testing to diagnose bone loss and osteoporosis, to examine whether osteoporosis medicine is working or not, predict risk of future bone fractures.

The patient will be given a gown to wear during the procedure. Metal objects can affect the images; thus, jewelry and other metal accessories, such a glasses and hairpins, will need to be removed before the exam.

The doctor needs to be aware of any recent illnesses or other medical conditions; if the patient has a history of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or thyroid problems; or if there is a possibility that the patient may be pregnant. Depending on the type of exam, the doctor may give the patient more specific instructions.

IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT TESTS/PROCEDURES/SURGERIES, YOUR REPORTS & BILLING ENQUIRIES

  • Tests/Investigations:
    • To schedule a test/investigation, please call the relevant OPD front desks.
    • Your lab investigation samples are to be deposited in the Sample Collection Room located in the hospital’s atrium, which is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 7.00 am to 10:00 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm.
    • Your investigation reports can be collected from Report Delivery Room by showing the receipt of payment. The hospital shall not be responsible for reports not collected within 30 days after the tests were done. Report Delivery Room is also located in the hospital’s atrium, and is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 8.00 am to 8.30 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
    • You will not be able to collect your investigation reports without your receipt of payment. If you have lost your receipt, you may collect a duplicate copy from our Billing Executives (Corporate Desk, Atrium – level 1).
    • You can request duplicate copy of your investigation reports from the Report Delivery Room, inclusive of BDT 100 additional charge.
  • Procedures & Surgeries:
    • If you are interested in undergoing a procedure or surgery, please see our relevant Consultant first.
    • To search for a Consultant, go to Find a Consultant page and for appointments, go to Make an Appointment
  • In-patient Reports
    • A Discharge Summary is provided to a patient upon his/her discharge from the hospital. A discharge summary is a summary of the events during hospitalization of the patient. It outlines the patient’s chief complaint, the diagnostic findings, the therapy administered and the patient’s response to it, and recommendations on discharge.
    • To request for detailed in-patient medical reports or to make an insurance claim, refer to our Medical Report
For queries on charges, contact our Billing Department (IP Billing – level 1) or call/e-mail our Billing Concern:

Mr. Taslimur Rahman

AGM – Financial Operation,

Phone : +88-02-8431661-5; Ext-1353 (From 9 am to 5 pm –Except Holidays)

E-mail: taslimur.rahman@evercarebd.com