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2. Cardiac PET - Wikipedia

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   ICD-10-PCS. C23G, C23Y. OPS-301 code. 3-741. Cardiac PET (or cardiac positron emission tomography) is a form of diagnostic imaging in which the presence of heart disease is evaluated using a PET scanner. Intravenous injection of a radiotracer is performed as part of the scan. Commonly used radiotracers are Rubidium-82, Nitrogen-13 ammonia and ...

3. Heart Perfusion Imaging Scan: What You Should Know - Healthline

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   The heart perfusion scan can be done when your heart is at rest or during physical activity. The test during physical activity is often known as a stress test. During that stress test, you walk or ...

4. Endoscopy: Uses, 13 Types, and More - Healthline

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   thoracoscopy, also known as a pleuroscopy. area between the lungs and the chest wall. through a small incision in the chest. pulmonologist or thoracic surgeon. upper gastrointestinal endoscopy ...

5. What Is a MUGA Scan? - WebMD

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   For the resting MUGA scan, a nurse, tech, or doctor will: place an IV (intravenous) line in your hand or your arm by inserting a thin needle into the vein. put EKG leads (small round stickers) on ...

6. Cardiac Perfusion Scan: Stress Test for Your Heart - WebMD

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   A cardiac perfusion test tells your doctor if the muscles of your heart are getting enough blood. It's also known as myocardial perfusion imaging or a nuclear stress test. You might need this test ...

7. Heart MRI: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks - Healthline

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   What is a heart MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside your body without making a surgical incision. It allows your doctor to see the soft ...

8. Plethysmography: Purpose, Procedure & Preparation - Healthline

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   Plethysmography measures changes in volume in different areas of your body. It measures these changes with blood pressure cuffs or other sensors. These are attached to a machine called a ...

9. Digital Rectal Exam: Purpose, Procedure, and Preparation

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   A digital rectal examination (DRE) is a simple procedure doctors use to examine the lower rectum and other internal organs. A DRE is done for a number of reasons. It’s a quick, easy way to check ...