Radionuclide Angiogram/Multigated Acquisition Scan

(MUGA)

Ask your doctor

The following questions can help you talk to your doctor about having a radionuclide angiogram/multigated acquisition (MUGA) scan. Consider printing out or writing down these questions and taking them with you to your appointment. Taking notes can help you remember your doctor’s response when you get home.

Doctor and Patient at appointment with ipad
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR

Bring a list of questions to ask your doctor about radionuclide angiograms/multigated acquisition scans.

  1. What symptoms or test results indicated that a radionuclide angiogram/MUGA scan might be beneficial?
  2. What information can a MUGA scan give us about my heart health?
  3. Will my MUGA scan be an “exercise” test or a “resting” test?
  4. Do I need to have an empty stomach before the procedure? Should I withhold any of my medications? Are there any medications that I will need to take?
  5. How much radiation will I be exposed to during the test?
  6. What happens next if the scan shows that my heart is not pumping as much blood out of the lower chambers as it should?

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

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