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Radionuclide Ventriculography

Vijaykumar Bodar  1 , Kalgi Modi  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Radionuclide Ventriculography

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The radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) scan is a non-invasive way of assessing ventricular function and intracardiac hemodynamics. The less inter-observer variability of the RNV scan makes it a preferred method for serial monitoring of ventricular function. It also assesses the regional wall contractility, which could determine the myocardium synchronicity before cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Furthermore, it is a safe and relatively quick procedure that can be performed in 1 to 2 hours. It is performed by injecting radioactive tracer and obtaining cardiac chamber images with a gamma camera. The radioactive tracer outlines the ventricular cavity precisely to assess the ventricular function accurately.

The RNV scan is possible via three different approaches, including first-pass radionuclide ventriculography, equilibrium blood pool ventriculography, and gated single-photon emission computed tomography (Gated SPECT).

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Vijaykumar Bodar declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Kalgi Modi declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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