Unit-Hero DMC Heart Institute

Unit-Hero DMC Heart Institute

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Parathyroid Scan

Imaging Procedure:-15mCi 99mTcO-4 is administered IV 20 minutes after IV administration of SnPyp(Stannous Pyrophosphate) for in-vitro RBC labeling. Imaging follows soon after the injection. 
Indications:
1.  Evaluation of cardiac function in patients with non-specific symptoms.
2.  Detection of  coronory artery disease.
3.  LV ejection fraction assessment.
4.  Serial EF assessment in Patients on cardiotoxic drugs.
5.  In valvular heart disease-assessment of ionotropic function.
6.  Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
7.  Evaluation of cardiac functoin in patients of primary pulmonary disease.
(D) RESTING MUGA
Patient preparation:- No special preparation required.
Duration:- 1 hr.