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What does the medical abbreviation V-P scan mean?
A V-P scan is a ventilation/perfusion scan. Sometimes it's called a V/Q scan as well. It is a radiology study to check how well air is getting into the lungs (ventilation) and how well blood is getting to the lungs (perfusion).
What is a radionuclide ventilation scan?
it is a medical test that can tell a doctor how much of your lungs are filling with air when you breathe.
A lung ventilation scan is done to determine?
How the air is distributed in the lungs: measures the ability of the lungs to take in air
Does abdominal catscan see part of the lungs?
Yes, a CT scan of the abdomen can capture portions of the lungs, particularly the lower parts, depending on the scan's settings and the patient's positioning. However, the primary focus of an abdominal CT is to evaluate the organs within the abdominal cavity, such as the liver, kidneys, and intestines, rather than the lungs. If a detailed assessment of the lungs is required, a dedicated chest CT scan is recommended.
Will a ct scan of the lungs identify bacteria?
No, the scan is not able to differentiate on that scale but can show common morphology linked to certain bacteriological pathologies.
Can a renal scan show damage in your lungs or a goiter on your thyroid?
"Renal" refers to the kidneys.
What does the Q in VQ scan stands for?
The medical term VQ scan means a combination of two different tests. These tests are called a ventilation scan and a perfusion scan and a both used for the purpose of testing the health of lungs.
What is PA scan?
In medical usage, a PA scan is an X-ray take from the back (or Posterior) side, and viewed from the front (or Anterior.) Visualize holding a piece of paper up to a light, and reading it. You are looking through the paper and viewing it from the front. That is a PA scan or view.
i am a srvivor of throat cancer. i now have almost constant foot pain and numbness.i had a ct scan of the lungs which is clear. what could it be?
I am a survivor of throat cancer. i now have constant numbness and pain inj my feet. I have had ct scan of my lungs which was clear. what could the foot problems be?
What is the kinds of radioisotopes?
I have had a radioisotopes scan for chronic pain in my back and legs. What will show u on the scan?
How the mri scan for the back happend?
due to constent back pain
How much should you prepare to pay CT scan for lungs?
Its depend from hospital to hospital, 3000-7000 INR.
