Condition
Radionuclide ventriculography
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 23 January 20051 min read
Key points
- Nuclear ventriculography (MUGA or RNV) is a test that uses radioactive tracers to make heart chambers and blood vessels visible.
- The heart structures are not touched by instruments.
Alternative names
RNV; Cardiac blood pooling imaging; Nuclear heart scan; Nuclear ventriculography; MUGA
Definition
Nuclear ventriculography (MUGA or RNV) is a test that uses radioactive tracers to make heart chambers and blood vessels visible. The procedure is non-invasive. The heart structures are not touched by instruments.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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