CT is now often used in pulmonary embolism workup. In patients with kidney problems, in whom no X-ray contrast agent can be given, the nuclear medicine method is a good alternative.
Figure: Lung scintigraphy in a patient with multiple lung emboli.
Often the procedure consists of two scans
No special measures necessary.
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At the beginning you will have to inhale a radioactive spray to examine how well you breathe. Then you will get an injection of radioactive tracer to examine the perfusion of your lungs. The whole procedure will take approximately 1 hour.
No side effects are to be expected. Please inform us if you suffer from any allergies.
The radiation dose of the examination is comparable to one to two times the natural yearly radiation dose in Zurich. The examination can also be performed in children.
Senior Physician, Vice Director of Department, Department of Nuclear Medicine
Senior Attending Physician, Department of Nuclear Medicine
Senior Attending Physician, Department of Nuclear Medicine
Senior Attending Physician, Department of Nuclear Medicine
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