ventilation-perfusion scan

ventilation-perfusion scan definition - medical

ventilation-perfusion scan

noun
A diagnostic test for pulmonary embolism in which an x-ray of the lung records the distribution and perfusion of a radionuclide that is inhaled and a second radionuclide that is administered intravenously. Also called V/Q scan.

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