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A gallium scan is a nuclear medicine test that uses a special camera to take pictures of specific tissues in the body after a radioactive tracer (radionuclide or radioisotope) makes them visible. Skip to main content A nuclear stress test may be performed in combination with an exercise stress test, in which you walk on a treadmill. If you aren't able to exercise, you'll receive a drug through an IV that mimics exercise by increasing blood flow to your heart. A nuclear stress test can take two or more hours, depending on the radioactive material and imaging tests used. Before a nuclear stress test First, your doctor will ask you some questions about your medical history and how often and strenuously you exercise. The VQ scan does not hurt. You will feel a prick when the liquid is injected. How long will the test take? A VQ scan will take about 1 hour to complete. A VQ scan is a nuclear medicine exam performed to evaluate the airflow and blood flow in the lungs. The airflow is evaluated by breathing in an oxygen mixture containing a radioactive tracer that a special camera can detect. Cardiac Nuclear Medicine. 1 Cardiac nuclear medicine imaging evaluates the heart for coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy. 2 Tell your doctor if there's a possibility you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding and discuss any recent illnesses, medical conditions, allergies and medications you're taking. Nuclear Medicine 400 lbs. 440 lbs. Ultrasound 500 lbs. Ultrasound Stretcher 500 lbs. Outpatient/Lab Center X-ray 460 lbs. Dexa scan 350 lbs. Dexa table 300 lbs. If you have any questions about your exam please call the Imaging Department Watauga Medical Center: (828) 262-4153 Watauga Medical Outpatient Imaging/Lab Center: (828) 266-2498 On the day of your exam please arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time to register at outpatient registration. To have an imaging exam done there must be a physicians order. According to the patient preps for certain exams, lab results should be available prior to the exam. Table Weight Limits for each facility Cannon Memorial Hospital Scheduling / General information. All Imaging exams must be scheduled with the scheduling. department with exception to some diagnostic radiology exams. To schedule an appointment please contact our scheduling. department at 828-268-9037 between the hours of. 8:00am-5:00pm. Test Overview. A gallium scan is a nuclear medicine test that can check for problem areas in certain tissues in your body. A radioactive tracer (tracer) called gallium citrate is injected into a vein in your arm. It moves through your bloodstream and into certain tissues. Current and accurate information for patients about cardiac nuclear medicine. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the exam, benefits, risks and much more. Toggle navigation Is Nuclear Medicine Safe? The amount of radiation is comparable to a diagnostic x-ray. It is important to consider the potential benefits to the Nuclear Medicine exam related to the risk of a small dose of radiation. Query: how long does a vq nuclear medicine exam take
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A VQ nuclear medicine exam takes 1 hour to complete.