Home Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a non-invasive way to detect and assess coronary artery disease. It can help your doctor determine how severe your coronary artery disease might be and how much of your heart is affected.
The test uses a radioactive material (a radiopharmaceutical) which is usually injected into an arm vein and allows us to obtain images of your heart. A gamma camera is used to examine how well the radiopharmaceutical has been taken up by your heart muscle.
This exam is performed over two days:
The radiopharmaceutical is excreted from the body through your urine. Keeping hydrated and voiding frequently will help eliminate it from your body.
Both your rest and stress study will be processed and then reviewed by a nuclear medicine radiologist. Your referring practitioner will receive a copy of the following:
We will do our best to get the results to your doctor by the next business day. Please consult with your doctor regarding your results and any follow up exams or questions.
This exam is covered under your Alberta Health Care Plan. It is not currently offered at our Saskatchewan clinics. In certain circumstances (e.g., scuba diving or pilot’s license), you may be required to pay for the exam.
Please bring the following to your appointment: a valid government-issued ID, your provincial health card, and your exam requisition (if you have received one).
Please ensure that you bring your requisition with you to your appointment.
Day 1: 1.5-2 hours
Day 2: 2-4 hours
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Computed tomography (CT) is an advanced imaging system that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce comprehensive images of your abdomen. CT scans give a much more detailed picture than regular X-rays and can identify many conditions that may escape detection on other imaging tests.
Your health care practitioners may order an abdomen CT scan to examine one of the following (or, for a more comprehensive exam, a combined abdomen/pelvis CT):
A cause of pain or swelling.
Lymph nodes or blood vessels.
The kidney or bladder.
The liver, pancreas, or spleen.
The small or large bowel.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY EXAM?
WITHOUT CONTRAST: If contrast is not used, you will need to fast for two hours prior to your appointment.
ORAL CONTRAST: If oral contrast is prescribed, you will need to fast for four hours prior to your appointment and arrive two hours prior to your exam, unless otherwise specified at the time of booking.
IV CONTRAST: If oral contrast and/or IV contrast is prescribed, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to check-in with reception.
Bring photo identification and your provincial health card.
Please do not drink coffee, tea, or juice six hours prior to your exam.