Diagnostic Service
Nuclear Cardiology
Non-invasive imaging that shows how blood flows to the heart muscle — used to evaluate chest pain, suspected coronary artery disease and infiltrative cardiomyopathies.
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Assesses blood flow at rest and during stress to detect coronary artery disease.
Viability Studies
Helps identify heart muscle that may recover with revascularisation.
Bone-Avid Scintigraphy
Used in the diagnostic work-up for transthyretin (ATTR) cardiac amyloidosis.
What to expect
Nuclear cardiology studies use very small amounts of a radioactive tracer combined with a specialised camera to produce detailed images of the heart. The studies are non-invasive, well-tolerated and generally completed within a single appointment session.
Your referring physician and our cardiologist will explain the indication, preparation and expected findings, and incorporate the results into your overall care plan.
Preparation
- Specific food, caffeine and medication instructions are given before your study.
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for light exercise where applicable.
- Bring a list of current medications and any prior cardiac imaging.
See Procedure Preparation for general guidance.
Quick facts
- Time: typically 2–4 hours total, including waiting periods.
- Safety: low-dose tracer, performed under specialist supervision.
- Results: interpreted by a fellowship-trained cardiologist.
Medical emergency: If you are experiencing chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, stroke symptoms, or another medical emergency, call 119 or go to the nearest emergency department.