The MUGA Scan

One of the numerous tests that I've undergone was the MUGA. The MUGA Scan (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan) is a noninvasive test that is performed by attaching a radioactive substance to red blood cells, then injecting the red blood cells into the patient’s bloodstream. The patient is then placed under a special camera (a gamma camera), and with computer manipulation, a moving image of the beating heart is made.