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a small amount of the protein labeled with a radioisotope is injected into the patient's hand or arm vein. The patient is positioned under a special camera that can detect radioactive material

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By what other names are lung perfusion scans and lung ventilation scans referred?

perfusion lung scan, aerosol lung scan, radionucleotide ventilation lung scan, ventilation lung scan, xenon lung scan, ventilation/perfusion scanning (VPS), pulmonary scintiphotography, or, most commonly, V/Q scan


Radioactive material is injected or inhaled and images are recorded?

"Lung Scan V/Q"ventilation perfusion scan radioactive test of lung ventilation and blood perfusion throughout the lung capillaries (Lung Scan)


What is an abnormal result of a lung ventilation scan?

absence of marker material when the lung perfusion scan for the area is normal suggests lung disease


What is V-P scan?

ventilation-perfusion lung scan (for detecting pulmonary embolism ed)


What is V P scan?

ventilation-perfusion lung scan (for detecting pulmonary embolism ed)


What is a Myocardial perfusion scan used for?

does myocardial perfusion scan show blockage in heart system.


Can you eat food before having myocardial perfusion scan?

you can not eat or drink at least 4 hours before the procedure


Can you have alcohol after a myocardial perfusion scan?

yes


Can you have a myocardial perfusion scan after a cataract operation?

yes


What is perfusion phase in medical terms?

The perfusion phase is the part of a contrast scan in which the contrast is moving into the blood vessels.


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 does Q stand for in VQ scan?

Q stands for Perfusion Quotient