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What other names are cardiac blood pool scans known by?
A cardiac blood pool scan is sometimes called equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography or gated (synchronized) cardiac blood pool imaging.
What is a multiple-gated acquisition scan also called?
It is also called a cardiac blood pool study
Who are the only patients who should never undergo a cardiac blood pool scan?
Pregnant women are the only patients who should not participate in a cardiac blood pool scan.
What risk exists from undergoing 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.
What aftercare is necessary following a cardiac blood pool scan?
The patient may resume normal activities immediately.
What takes place during the initial phases of a cardiac blood pool scan?
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.
How long does a cardiac blood pool scan take?
A cardiac blood pool scan usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour to complete. This imaging test allows doctors to evaluate the function and efficiency of the heart's chambers and valves by tracking the movement of a radioactive substance through the blood.
What must the patient do during a cardiac blood pool scan?
The patient needs to remain silent and motionless during the test.
How are test results from a cardiac blood pool scan processed?
A computer is used to process the information from the test, then the results are analyzed by a doctor.
What preparation is necessary prior to a cardiac blood pool scan?
No changes in diet or medication are necessary. An ECG will probably be done before the test.
What is dry phlebotomy?
Dry phlebotomy is rotating tourniquets. It's generally performed to pool blood in the extremities, which finally causes a reduction in cardiac load.
What is the operation of a camera during a cardiac blood pool scan?
The camera is synchronized with an electrocardiogram (ECG) to take a picture at specific times in the cycle of heart contraction and relaxation.
