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A MUGA scan is a nuclear medicine scan and does not involve magnetic fields as MRI's do.
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What is another name for sinoatrial node?
pacemaker
What happens if the sinoatrial node fails?
When the sinoatrial node, the pacemaker of the heart, fails, the atrioventricular node takes over as pacemaker. It is located between the atria and ventricles in the heart. It paces the heart at about 60 beats per minute.
Which medical scan is for visualizing soft tissue?
Mri of the body... Or a cat scan of the head
Describe the sequence of events associated with the proper functoning of the peacemaker?
A pacemaker is an electronic device implanted to regulate the heart after heart attacks. The neurons from the hosts body signal the pacemaker to keep the heart beating at 60-80 bpm.ÊÊ
What will happen to my baby when I had ct scan in my early pregnancy?
what are the risks of ct scan during first trimester of pregnancy
Where is a MUGA scan done?
A MUGA scan is performed in a hospital nuclear medicine department or in an outpatient facility
Can iv be in your hand for muga scan?
yes
What is the purpose of the MUGA scan?
The MUGA scan is performed to determine if the heart's left and right ventricles are functioning properly and to diagnose abnormalities in the heart wall.
What does a normal MUGA scan show?
A normal MUGA scan should not demonstrate areas of akinesis (lack of movement), or hypokinesis (decreased movement) of the heart muscle walls
What is a variation of the cardiac blood pool scan called?
A multiplegated acquisition (MUGA) scan is a variation of this test.
How long is a MUGA scan?
It takes approximately 30 minutes to one hour
What is a muga scan used to detect?
The MUGA scan stands for Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan and is an extremely useful tool to assess the function of the heart. It's also noninvasive. The scan provides a moving image of the beating heart. From this image medical professionals can make conclusions about the health of the cardiac ventricles.
Can you have a nuclear bone scan if you have a pacemaker?
Yes
Can you have a PET CT scan if you have a pacemaker?
yes
Why is pyrophosphate injected in a person before they take a muga scan of the heart?
It helps the radioisotope bind to the RBC's.
Is rest needed after a MUGA scan?
The patient may resume normal activities immediately following the test
What does a MUGA scan use for pictures?
The pictures are taken via gamma camera driven by a computer program
