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Radionuclide Ventriculography

Health Encyclopedia: Nuclear Ventriculography (Muga Or Rnv)

Alternative Names

Cardiac blood pooling imaging; Heart scan - nuclear; Radionuclide ventriculography (RNV); Multiple gate acquisition scan (MUGA)

What the risks are

Nuclear imaging tests carry a very low risk of complications. Exposure to the radioisotope is safe for patients undergoing an occasional nuclear imaging test.

Special considerations

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Health Guide

Nuclear ventriculography (MUGA or RNV)

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Nuclear ventriculography (MUGA or RNV)

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