PET CT Scan Cardiac

Also known as Nuclear PET Scan Cardiac

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Do not eat or drink anything other than water for 8-12 hours before the test
Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.
Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding PET CT Scan Cardiac

What is PET CT Scan Cardiac?

A urobilinogen blood test determines the amount of urobilinogen in the urine.Urobilinogen is made as a result of bilirubin reduction. Bilirubin is a yellow substance, which is located inside the liver and helps in the disintegration of red blood cells.

This test is prescribed by the doctor if a person is showing signs of liver diseases, such as nausea, dark colored urine, itchiness of skin and jaundice.

What is PET CT Scan Cardiac used for?

To diagnose and assess fetal health conditions like intrauterine growth retardation or IUGR, reduced movements of fetus in the third trimester
To identify cases of multiple fetus
To diagnose conditions like high level of amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) and low level of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)

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