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MUGA Scan
What is it?
You have an appointment for a MUGA
(Multiple-Gated Acquisition) scan. This is a simple, safe test that will
help your doctor tell how well your heart is pumping blood.
How is the test performed?
Three electrodes (like round
stickers) will be placed on your chest for the scan.
A specially trained technologist will start an IV in your arm.
A small amount of blood will be drawn from the IV. It will be mixed with radioactive liquid. The amount of radiation to you is less than you would get from an X-ray.
Your blood will be given back to you through the IV while pictures of your heart are being taken.
When the pictures are done, the technologist will remove the IV and the electrodes. You will be ready to leave.
The whole test will last about an hour.
What should I do to get ready
for the test?
There are no special instructions for
you to follow before having this test done. You may eat before the test.
Take all your usual medicines. Bring a list of them with you to the
appointment.
How do I get results of the
test?
Hospital patients will get the
results from their doctor. Outpatients will get the results from the doctor
at their next clinic visit.
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