Gamma Camera / Nuclear Scan

Gamma Camera Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

RS Abdi Waluyo’s Gamma Camera Myocardial Perfusion Imaging is a safe, non-invasive nuclear cardiology examination that uses a small amount of radioactive material to create detailed images of the heart.

This examination provides valuable information about blood flow to the heart and how well the heart is functioning, helping doctors assess cardiovascular conditions and determine appropriate treatment.

What Can Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Help Evaluate?

The examination can help doctors to:

• Assess blood flow to the heart and identify reduced blood flow that may be associated with atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease.
• Assess the risk of a heart attack and help determine appropriate cardiac treatment.
• Evaluate the heart after cardiac catheterization and assess the results of treatment.
• Evaluate heart function, including how effectively the heart pumps blood, which may provide information about cardiomyopathy or heart injury.
• Monitor the effects of certain medications or chemotherapy on heart function when clinically indicated.
• Determine the size and location of a previous heart attack and assess the affected area of the heart.