Cardiac PET viability imaging is a tool physicians use to evaluate areas of the heart that has been impacted by restricted or blocked blood flow. Physicians use the results of this scan to determine the presence and/or extent of heart muscle that is viable or "alive" and which will function properly once blood flow is restored to that area of the heart.
Preparing for the Exam
A staff member will contact you prior to your appointment to review all instructions. It is very important that preparation instructions are closely followed to avoid havig to reschedule the Cardiac PET Viability scan.
No food or drink 4 hours prior to the scan except water and medications as instructed.
Please wear comfortable clothing.
The Exam
Cardiac PET Viability scans are completed in approximatley 2-4 hours. Please bring a list of medications so that filling out paperwork will be quick and easy. Our highly trained medical staff will start by completely explaining the procedure. The staff can answer all of your questions at this time or at anytime, before, during and after the test.
