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What is Pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan?

A pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan is a pair of nuclear scan tests. These tests use inhaled and injected radioactive material (radioisotopes) to measure breathing (ventilation) and circulation (perfusion) in all areas of the lungs.

Alternative Names:

V/Q scan; Ventilation/perfusion scan; Lung ventilation/perfusion scan

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