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The Nuclear Perfusion Scan is used to assess the flow of your blood to your heart muscles during exercise and when you are resting. During the procedure, a radioactive compound (called a tracer) is injected into a vein in your arm. The tracer is swept from the blood quickly by the heart muscle cells. Heart images are then captured using a gamma camera. If radioactivity is not detected in parts of the heart, this indicates that there is a lack of blood supply to that part.
1 Why do need Nuclear Perfusion Scan?
Your doctor may request a Nuclear Perfusion Scan if you complain from chest pain that occurs for no clear reason or during exercise. The result of the scan can help to determine the cause of the chest pain. The doctor may also recommend this test to assess blood flow to the heart walls, and to check if any coronary (heart) arteries are blocked and the extent of the blockage.
This test is also useful if you have experienced a Heart Attack. It allows your doctor to determine the extent of the damage to your heart. In addition, it is a good assessment test of blood flow if you have undergone Heart Bypass Surgery or Angioplasty (the re-opening of the blocked heart arteries using a balloon or a stent).
2Where is this treatment available?
Your goal of getting swift, accurate and effective treatment is our strength. Our skilled team of specialists and staff at Pantai Hospital is committed to placing your needs at the heart of all we do. Take your first step towards better health today, and experience the high-quality, customized healthcare that has been our legacy for more than 50 years.
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