Imaging Flashcards

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MUGA scan

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aka radionuclide angiography

technetium (99m Tc) given IV
binds RBC and is radioactive
Gamma Camera captures images - ECG gated

BEST test to measure pumping capacity of LV (better than echo or angio for EF determination)

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