Lung Scan in Sacramento, 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 SACRAMENTO HEART SCAN

Those trying to locate a Sacramento scan center need look no further than Sacramento Heart Scan. Located in Sacramento, California, Dr. Bellinger and the rest of the physicians at the center are committed to their patients’ well-being and success. Only the most advanced technology will do for the Sacramento scan center, ensuring that each patient is scanned in the safest environment possible with the most accurate equipment and technology available. Accuracy is a big concern for the Dr. Bellinger and his team, as an accurate scan often allows for early diagnosis or detection of a disease, condition or injury. This early diagnosis can often times be the difference between a successful treatment and an unsuccessful treatment. This is why only the best, most up to date and cutting edge equipment and scanning technology is used at Sacramento Heart Scan. The Sacramento scan center knows that many patients enter their offices unsure of the scanning process or technology. Consultation is available for this reason, to allow the patients a chance to speak with a professional before undergoing a scan. With many scans available, patients are sure to find what they require with Dr. Bellinger and his team. Some of the services offered include a 64 Slice CT scan, bone density scan, heart scan, body scan, carotid artery scan, lung scan and a non-invasive angiography.