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Can you tell me about the purpose of a myocardial perfusion scan [nuclear test]?
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See blood flow: Myocardial perfusion studies show the pattern of blood flow (perfusion) to the tissue of the heart muscle. The radiotracer goes where the blood goes and this shows how well the tissue is nourished. It can be an indicator of blocked arteries when the perfusion pattern is abnormal.
Answered 3/3/2014
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