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Every year, approximately 5.5 million stress nuclear cardiology studies are performed in the United States at a nuclear cardiology laboratory. Both the heart’s pump function and blood flow (while resting and exercising) are assessed during testing procedures through a complex imaging technique. Diagnostics are reviewed by the physician and nuclear medicine technologist. Test results help identify patients’ cardiovascular disease and determine the potential for future heart attacks. “Accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission is a wonderful validation of our team’s expertise as well as the capabilities of our nuclear diagnostic and cardiology laboratories,” said David Sack, Stamford Hospital ’s Directory of Radiology. “To be a regional provider of heart and vascular services, we must first have the ability to diagnose and prevent heart disease. Our laboratory and our tight-knit team of professionals complete this important requirement at our Heart & Vascular Institute.” The ICANL accreditation program evaluates the quality of the nuclear cardiology laboratory, diagnostic nuclear tests, and the experience and training of the laboratory’s team. Participation in the accreditation process is voluntary, and completed through a peer review system. ICANL was established with the support of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the Society of Nuclear Medicine, the Society of nuclear Medicine Technologist Section, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Nuclear Physicians and the Academy of Molecular Imaging (formerly known as the Institute for Clinical PET). Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services in lower Fairfield County and the region. The mission of Stamford Hospital is to provide, together with its physicians, a broad range of high quality health and wellness services focused on the needs of our communities. Stamford Hospital is a Magnet Hospital and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. Stamford Hospital is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Health System and is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Attorney General announces winners of Law Day Essay Contest that addresses driving age - May 6, 2008 - 2:23:47 PM Nurses: making a difference every day - May 2, 2008 - 10:15:18 AM Mothers' Day Dos at Becker Salon in Greenwich benefiting FAP - May 1, 2008 - 6:49:39 AM David’s Treasure Tree receives $10K from Club Chefs of Connecticut - Apr 30, 2008 - 11:05:32 AM John A. Klein honored for community service - Apr 28, 2008 - 4:04:07 PM CURRENT HEADLINES:
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