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Cardiac Imaging:

Cardiac PET (Positron Emission Tomography) imaging

Cardiac PET is an advanced diagnostic technique that uses low-level radiation-emitting agents targeted to the metabolic components of cardiac function. This technique provides highly reliable information on complex coronary disease and the potential for successful therapy.

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