A multiplegated acquisition (MUGA) scan is a variation of this test.
A cardiac blood pool scan is sometimes called equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography or gated (synchronized) cardiac blood pool imaging.
It is also called a cardiac blood pool study
Pregnant women are the only patients who should not participate in a cardiac blood pool scan.
Cardiac blood pool scans are a safe and effective way of measuring left ventricle function. The only risk is to the fetus of a pregnant woman.
This test normally takes about 30 minutes.
The patient may resume normal activities immediately.
To perform a cardiac blood pool scan, the patient lies under a special gamma scintillation camera that detects radiation. A protein tagged with a radioactive marker (usually technetium-99m) is injected into the patient's forearm.
The patient needs to remain silent and motionless during the test.
A computer is used to process the information from the test, then the results are analyzed by a doctor.
No changes in diet or medication are necessary. An ECG will probably be done before the test.
Dry phlebotomy is rotating tourniquets. It's generally performed to pool blood in the extremities, which finally causes a reduction in cardiac load.
The camera is synchronized with an electrocardiogram (ECG) to take a picture at specific times in the cycle of heart contraction and relaxation.