Through the injection of a radioactive tracer, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) procedures are useful in diagnosing and staging various cancers, identifying heart disease and early detection of brain disorders鈥
Written by聽Rudy Mahadeo, BS, CNMT, PET, NCT, ARRT (N) (CT)
PET nuclear stress testing, formally known as rubidium-82 (Rb82) PET myocardial perfusion imaging, has become the diagnostic tool of choice鈥
All salt is essentially sodium chloride. Sodium is an essential mineral that is regulated by the kidneys. It assists in muscle function, nerve impulses and maintains the body's balance of fluid. With all of these鈥
Written by Jennifer J. Shanahan, RD, CDN
It is all anyone can talk about right now as we all are trying to reduce our risk of getting coronavirus. Even if you are working from home, canceling鈥
After serving the cardiac community for more than four decades, Dr. Peter F. Bruno Jr. has announced his retirement. Dr. Bruno is a founding member of North Suffolk Cardiology and is credited as the first鈥
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all your cells. Your cholesterol levels can serve as a harbinger for your future heart health. High cholesterol can double your risk for heart disease鈥
鈥淎n ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.鈥 鈥擝enjamin Franklin
At North Suffolk Cardiology, we put preventive care at the forefront of our practice. Catching and addressing a health 聽concern before it鈥
Written by Julianne Smith, RN, FNP-BC
Each year, World Stroke Day is observed on October 29th to raise awareness of its prevention and treatment. This day provides us with an opportunity to educate鈥
Written by Jennifer J. Shanahan, RD, CDN
During this pandemic, you may find yourself ordering take-out more than usual. It may be that you don鈥檛 have the food at home because you weren鈥檛 able to get鈥
While summer may be our favorite season of the year, it is important to remember that our bodies are working harder to keep cool. Summer can be an especially dangerous time for those with heart conditions as heat鈥