Tri-City PETCT at Vista is a recognized leader in the delivery of diagnostic PET/CT imaging services. We have provided state-of-the-art imaging to patients throughout San Diego County since 1999. Our unmatched commitment to our patients will ensure you get the superior care and attention you need. Our facility provides cutting-edge technology with professional expertise in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.

At Tri-City PETCT at Vista, we're using a unique open PET/CT from Philips that allows us to perform separate PET and CT exams as well as combined PET/CT scans with the push of a button.

PET evaluates the chemical and physiological changes related to metabolism. Since functional changes occur long before the structural damage is done to tissues, this is a crucial advantage that allows detection of disease well before other imaging modalities. In some instances, early detection and treatment can have a major impact on patient outcomes.

Moreover, the integration of metabolic data from PET and anatomical data from CT allows clinicians to better view the structural detail, location of and changes in tissue. This fusion of PET and CT is invaluable asset in treatment planning.

Also, a single PET/CT scan can give information about the functioning of the entire body. This is critical in many instances, especially in oncology where additional tumors and the spread of disease are sometimes discovered. The replacement of multiple tests is also a great convenience for patients and physicians, as the extent of disease is established more quickly and with greater confidence.

In summary, the key benefits of PET/CT are:

• Safe, non-invasive diagnostic procedure
• Detailed diagnostic information not available from independent CT and MRI tests
• Complete full body PET/CT scan in one exam means shorter time for definitive diagnosis
• Early detection of disease with fewer invasive diagnostic procedures
• Improved staging of the disease and better monitoring of cancer recurrences
• More effective tracking of the results of treatment therapy
• Less extensive surgeries and avoidance of some surgeries
• Open GEMINI gantry promotes patient acceptance and comfort
• GEMINI system enables independent operation of stand alone PET or CT for increased facility productivity and flexibility
• Lowers overall cost of care

Tri-City PETCT at Vista: A CLEAR ADVANTAGE FOR PHYSICIANS

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