Lung Scan in Washington D.c., District Of Columbia (DC)

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 Virtual Physical

Offering a glimpse into the human body for proper diagnosis of health challenges is Virtual Physical, a medical team and Washington DC scan center. Offering Washington residents with the ability to get a look at what their potential health challenges may be, Virtual Physical offers medical assistance with a number of potentially challenging health defects. Body scans, lung scans, heart scans, and a number of other body scanning options are available. For patients seeking an early diagnosis, this Washington DC scan center offers the ability to manage potential illness and discover a useful and effective treatment path. Understanding one’s health and potential challenges is an important part of becoming fully aware of what treatment options may be best in any given situation. For many patients, this Washington DC scan center offers a new lease on life with reliable information to make sound health decisions in the near future. For those facing potential illness or disease, body scans are a highly valuable way to get a more clear idea of what may be going on and how it can be effectively treated. Many patients are open to the idea of learning more about their bodies, and that is why Virtual Physical offers patients the latest in medical scanning technology.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Virtual Physical

Body Scan

Bone Density

Carotid Artery Scan

Heart Scan

Lung Scan

Non-invasive Angiography

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