Chest pain & coronary disease
Looking at blood flow to the heart muscle when coronary artery disease is suspected or known.
Cardiac Nuclear Medicine
Cardiac Nuclear Medicine in Gurugram.
Gamma camera studies of blood flow and function in the heart.
Myocardial perfusion imaging, viability assessment and MUGA scans to help your cardiologist understand blood flow to the heart muscle and how well the heart pumps.
With Dr. Noaline Sinha, Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics.
Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram
About Cardiac Nuclear Medicine
Seeing blood flowto the heart muscle.
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) uses a gamma camera to show how blood reaches the heart muscle, at rest and, where appropriate, after stress. Gated images also give information about how well the heart pumps.
Perfusion imaging
Gated myocardial perfusion SPECT-CT shows areas of the heart muscle that receive less blood flow, which helps in assessing coronary artery disease.
Viability & function
A resting study with nitrate augmentation can help assess viability, and a MUGA scan measures how well the ventricles pump.
Your cardiologist will advise which study is appropriate for you.
Have a question?
Share your details and our team will get in touch.
Studies Included
Studies offered.
Each study is chosen to match the clinical question. This list is provided for patients and for referring clinicians.
Cardiac Nuclear Medicine
3 studies
- Gated Myocardial Perfusion SPECT-CT
- Resting Myocardial Perfusion Imaging with Nitrate Augmentation for Viability
- MUGA ScanVentricular Function Assessment
When It May Help
Supporting decisions about your heart.
Your cardiologist recommends imaging based on your symptoms and clinical needs.
Viability assessment
Checking whether heart muscle with reduced function may still recover if blood flow is improved.
Pumping function
Measuring how well the heart pumps, including before or during certain treatments.
Planning next steps
Findings are one part of the information your cardiology team uses to plan care.
Your Visit, Step by Step
Know what to expect. Feel more prepared.
What happens during a gamma camera or SPECT-CT visit.
- 01
Check-in & review
The team reviews your referral and relevant medical history.
- 02
Tracer & rest
A tracer is administered, followed by a resting period.
- 03
Your scan
You lie on the scanner table while images are acquired.
- 04
After your visit
The team explains the next steps and reporting process.
The exact process depends on your scan and clinical needs.
Before Your Visit
Preparing for your visit.Simple steps.
What to discuss with the team
Your referral & cardiac reports
Bring the referral and earlier ECG, echocardiogram, treadmill or angiography reports where available.
Medicines
Bring a list of your medicines. The team will tell you whether any need to be adjusted for the study, so do not stop any on your own.
Caffeine, food & drink
If stress is part of your study, you may be asked to avoid tea, coffee, cola and chocolate beforehand. The team will give you exact instructions.
Clothing & health conditions
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Tell the team about asthma, breathing problems, heart rhythm conditions or diabetes.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding & allergies
Let the team know before your appointment.
Guidance tailored to you
Preparation varies by study. Contact the team if you are unsure about any instruction.
For Referring Clinicians
Referring a patient to our team.
A short guide for referring doctors.
- 1
What to include
The clinical question, relevant history, biochemistry or histology where available, and previous imaging reports.
- 2
Choosing the study
The studies listed on this page are chosen to match the clinical question. If you are unsure which is most appropriate, we are happy to help.
- 3
Reporting
Studies are reported by a nuclear medicine physician, and findings can be discussed with the referring team.
- 4
Discussing a case first
Call or write before referring if you would like to discuss suitability or timing.
Questions before you refer? Contact Dr. Sinha directly.
Your consultant
ConsultDr. Noaline Sinha.
Chairperson of the Department of Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics, with over 25 years in molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy.
Experience
Over 25 years in nuclear medicine, leading the Department of Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics.
Radiation safety
Certified Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-II) by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
Collaborative practice
Works alongside referring and treating clinicians on every case.
Dr. Noaline Sinha
Chairperson, Nuclear Medicine & Radiotheranostics
FAQs
Common questionsabout cardiac scans.
Answers to questions patients often ask before a cardiac nuclear medicine study.
Still have questions?Speak to our team for guidance before your visit.
Perfusion studies often include a stress and a rest part, but this depends on the study. Stress may be created by exercise or by a medicine, and the team will explain what applies to you.
Caffeine can interfere with some medicines used to create stress, so you may be asked to avoid it for a period beforehand. The team will tell you exactly what to avoid.
A MUGA scan uses a small amount of tracer to label the blood in the heart so that the pumping function of the ventricles can be measured. Your doctor decides when it is needed.
The time varies by study. The team will tell you what to expect when arranging your appointment.
Nuclear medicine studies use a small amount of radioactivity and the team follows radiation safety practices. Tell the team if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you might be.
Your referring doctor will usually discuss the findings with you. Contact the team about when your report will be available.
More Services
Explore our other services.
Imaging and therapy services offered by the department.
Oncology & Molecular Imaging- Neurological PET-CT
- Cardiac PET-CT
Infection, Inflammation & Skeletal Imaging- Neurological Imaging
Skeletal Imaging
Renal & Genitourinary Imaging
Hepatobiliary & Gastrointestinal Imaging
Endocrine Imaging
Pulmonary Imaging- Infection, Lymphatic & Other Imaging
- Radioiodine Therapy
Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
Prostate Cancer Theranostics
Other Targeted Radionuclide Therapies
Therapy Planning, Imaging & Dosimetry
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