Lung Scan in Cupertino, California (CA)

There are two types of lung scans. A lung perfusion scan is a nuclear medicine test that provides your doctor with a picture of blood flow to the lungs. A lung ventilation scan tells you doctor how capable your lungs are of taking in air and uses radiopharmaceuticals to produce a picture of how air is distributed in the lungs.

In most cases, lung perfusion scans and lung ventilation scans are done at the same time. These tests are performed to detect pulmonary embolisms, determine how much blood is flowing to lungs, determine which areas of the lungs are capable of ventilation, and to determine how well the lungs are functioning after surgery.

In a lung perfusion scan, a small amount of the protein labeled with a radioisotope is injected into your hand or arm vein. You will be positioned under a special camera that can detect radioactive material, and a series of photographs will be made of your chest. When these images are projected onto the screen called the oscilloscope, they will show how the radioactive protein has been distributed by the blood vessels running through the lungs.

In a lung ventilation scan, a mask will be placed over your nose and mouth, and you will be asked to inhale and exhale a combination of air and radioactive gas. Pictures are then taken that show the distribution of the gas in your lungs. Each test takes 15-30 minutes.

About HeartSavers - Cupertino

Finding a Cupertino scan center is easy with HeartSavers-Cupertino. Located in Cupertino, California, the center is run by Medical Director Dr. Matthew J. Budoff, MD. With a wealth of experience and expertise in the scan technology industry, Dr. Budoff offers his patients with the very best in scan technology. Using the most advanced equipment and utilizing the safest, most efficient methods, Dr. Budoff and his staff provide excellent patient care and service. Using low dose preventive measures, the Cupertino scan center is determined to provide the safest procedures possible. Preventive and diagnostic scans are important in catching an illness, disease or injury at an early stage. This allows treatment to be administered at the earliest stage possible, thus increasing the effectiveness of most treatments. This Cupertino scan center offers patients effective and accurate scans that also tend to a patient’s safety needs. Many patients are unsure of receiving scans and require consultation. Dr. Budoff and his team are happy to speak with patients prior to their scans to answer questions and address concerns that may make the patient feel uneasy. This allows patients to feel at ease with the procedure, as well as allows the patient to get to know the doctor or professional a little better. Some scans offered include bone density scans, heart scans, body scans and lung scans.