Get your MUGA Resting Scan at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL & NABH-accredited diagnostic centre providing advanced Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology services. A Resting MUGA scan, or Multiple Gated Acquisition scan, is a specialized nuclear medicine test used to evaluate the pumping function of the heart, particularly the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). It provides important information about how effectively the heart contracts and pumps blood. Our experienced nuclear medicine specialists use advanced cardiac imaging technology and follow appropriate radiation safety protocols to provide reliable results for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.

About MUGA Resting

The MUGA Resting Scan is a nuclear medicine examination that evaluates the movement of blood through the heart during its resting state. A small amount of a radioactive tracer is used to label red blood cells, allowing the heart chambers to be visualized during different phases of the cardiac cycle. At Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, advanced gamma camera imaging is used to assess cardiac function and provide quantitative information about heart pumping performance.

What is a MUGA Resting Scan?

A MUGA Resting Scan involves labeling the patient's red blood cells with a small amount of radioactive tracer. The patient then rests while a gamma camera records images of the heart synchronized with the heartbeat. The images allow doctors to assess the movement of the heart walls and calculate the left ventricular ejection fraction, which is an important measurement of heart pumping function.

Common Reasons for MUGA Resting

• Evaluation of left ventricular function
• Measurement of ejection fraction
• Assessment of cardiac pumping function
• Baseline cardiac evaluation before certain treatments
• Monitoring heart function during selected treatments
• Follow-up of known cardiac conditions
• Evaluation when quantitative cardiac function assessment is required

Conditions Evaluated

Left Ventricular Function

Helps assess how effectively the left ventricle contracts and pumps blood.

Ejection Fraction

Provides a quantitative measurement of the percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each heartbeat.

Cardiac Function

Supports evaluation of overall ventricular pumping performance at rest.

Treatment Monitoring

May be used to monitor cardiac function during certain treatments that can affect the heart.

Who Should Consider This Scan?

Your doctor may recommend a MUGA Resting Scan if you:

• Need assessment of heart pumping function
• Require measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction
• Need a baseline cardiac function assessment
• Are undergoing selected treatments requiring cardiac monitoring
• Have a known or suspected cardiac condition
• Require follow-up evaluation of ventricular function

Benefits of MUGA Resting

• Provides quantitative information about heart function
• Measures left ventricular ejection fraction
• Evaluates cardiac function at rest
• Helps monitor changes in heart pumping performance
• Supports treatment planning and follow-up
• Provides reproducible information for selected cardiac assessments

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

• Experienced Nuclear Medicine Specialists
• Advanced Nuclear Medicine Imaging Technology
• NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre
• Accurate and reliable reporting
• Appropriate radiation safety protocols
• Affordable and transparent pricing
• Comprehensive Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology services under one roof

Book Your MUGA Resting Scan

Looking for a MUGA Resting Scan, MUGA Scan Cost, or a reliable nuclear medicine centre? Book your scan at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Our nuclear medicine team provides specialized cardiac imaging to help doctors assess heart pumping function, measure ejection fraction, monitor selected treatments, and evaluate cardiac function at rest.