Perfusion scintigraphy of the lungs

Perfusion scintigraphy of the lungs is a study of pulmonary blood flow using special radiopharmaceutical drugs (RFP) that cause temporary embolization of small vessels (capillaries) of the lungs to detect thromboembolism of the branches of the pulmonary artery. 

General indications for perfusion scintigraphy of the lungs:

• diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE);
• dynamic monitoring of PE treatment.

How to prepare for perfusion scintigraphy of the lungs?

No special training is required.

HOW IS THE STUDY GOING? 

Conducting research.

• The total time spent in the department will be at least 60-70 minutes.
• It is necessary to appear at the registry office of the department on the 1st floor of the 1st building sector 1B at the strictly appointed time.
• After completing the necessary documentation at the registry, the nurse will take you to a room with a tomograph, and will arrange the installation on the diagnostic table.
• The procedure takes about 40-50 minutes in the supine position, hands behind the head, all this time it is necessary to lie motionless on the tomograph table in order to avoid artifacts that may make it difficult or impossible for a radiologist to describe the results of the study.
• After completing the study, you can leave the department.

After the study

• After the study, you will not pose any danger to others and should not experience any household or other inconveniences, however, within 24-48 hours after the introduction of the RFP based on [99mTc], the following recommendations must be observed:

- limit close contact with young children and pregnant women.

• The conclusion will be uploaded to the EMIAS system within 1 business day after the perfusion scintigraphy procedure of the lungs.
• If necessary, upon request, on the day of perfusion scintigraphy of the lungs, a certificate confirming the introduction of RFLP is issued – if on the day of the study you plan to use an intercity bus, railway or air transport.