Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a unique PET and CT service offered by CIMED de COSTA RICA S.A. in Costa Rica and nearby regions. PET uses biologically active compounds traced with radioactive isotopes to non-invasively image cellular metabolism and is useful for cancer staging, monitoring treatment response, and detecting recurrence or metastases in oncology, as well as evaluating tumors, recurrence and radionecrosis in neurology and assessing myocardial viability in cardiology. The facility is strategically located near the international airport and offers PET/CT scans, ultrasounds, mammograms, and radiation oncology services.

1. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

2. PET IN MOTION/CT (MAY-2009) THE UNIQUE PET & CT SERVICE FOR COSTA RICA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND NEARBY CARIBBEAN

3. Mission: CIMED de COSTA RICA S.A. was created with the purpose of developing and delivering to Costa Rica and other regions a top world class Clinical Diagnostic Service to patients; as a result by leading edge high technology at the lowest cost in the market. Prioritazing diagnostics for Oncological pathologies with compromise in healthcare, clinical and social access. Our purpose, your need; analized in time as our patients health benefit. Strategic Location: Centro Comercial Los ARCOS, local #18, Ulloa-Heredia. (Close to the International Airport for FDG management and fast access to our facilities).

8. FDG DOSE ADMINISTRATION

9. 60 Minutes 45-50 Minutes Arrives 12:45 pm PET Scan Schedule

10. Other Services -HELICAL TOMOGRAPHY W/3D AQC. FOR IMAGE FUSION W/PET. -3D COLOR DOPPLER ULTRASOUND FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND DIRECTED BIOPSY UPTAKES. -DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY FOR WOMEN HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. -EXECUTIVE CORPORATIVE FOR DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. -ASSOCIATED LINAC TREATMENT SERVICES FOR LOCAL AND FOREIGN PATIENTS. -MEDICAL TOURISM ACCESABILITY.

11. Medical Samples Cases and Examples

12. PANCREAS CARCINOMA Case of Feb. 19, 2009

13. Mamma Cancer with multiple invasion

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