3-704.2:
Scintigraphy: Radionuclide ventriculography of heart: Radionuclide ventriculography during pharmacologic stress
You had a special heart examination.
A special material was used in the examination. This adheres to red blood cells, marking them in the process. Red blood cells are important for carrying oxygen in the blood.
For a certain time, the special material on the red blood cells gives off weak radiation that is measured using a special camera. This produces images of the heart with which the blood flow in the heart, for example, can be assessed. For example, they show how well the heart is pumping blood to the body and how the walls of the heart are moving as the heart beats.
Your heart was examined while you were given drugs. The drugs are intended to make the heart work hard, as though you were making a physical effort.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).