Salem Hospital: Imaging: Nuclear Medicine: Ventilation And Perfusion Lung Scan

Ventilation And Perfusion Lung Scan
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Why would my physician order this procedure

To help your physician in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolus (blood clots to your lung) or to assess lung function.

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	Imaging procedures
	Ventilation And Perfusion Lung Scan
	Exam preparations
	The exam
	Possible side effects and risks
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