Question
Identify this radiological procedure:
A. Ventilation Perfusion Scan.
B. HIDA Scan.
C. Myocardial Perfusion Scan.
D. HMSA Scan.
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Ans:C. Myocardial Perfusion Scan.
Myocardial Perfusion Scan(Sestamibi)
Clinical Indications:
- Diagnosis and management of CAD
- Determine myocardial ischaemia or infarction
- Evaluation of stent patency
- Evaluation of CABG post surgery
This study will examine the blood perfusion to the myocardium at ‘rest’ and then at ‘stress’, following an exercise stress test. The stress test can be medically induced using persantin or dobutamine if patients are unable to exercise.