Diagnostic & Imaging
Nuclear Cardiology (MUGA / SPECT)
Imaging that shows blood flow through the heart muscle — ideal when ECG and echo aren't enough.
Who this is for
- Suspected coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of chest pain
- Assessment of cardiac function before chemotherapy (MUGA)
What to expect
- Small dose of imaging tracer injected through an IV
- Imaging at rest and after stress (exercise or pharmacologic)
- Total appointment usually 2–3 hours with breaks
Why our team
Nuclear Cardiology (MUGA / SPECT) is performed by the same cardiologists who follow you long-term. Because we're an independent group, your imaging, procedure, and follow-up stay within one practice — fewer hand-offs, fewer dropped details. Our team includes board-certified specialists across diagnostic & imaging and adjacent disciplines, with hospital privileges across Mercy Health and ProMedica systems.
Nuclear Cardiology (MUGA / SPECT) — common questions
- Is the radiation safe?
- Doses are low and well-studied. Your cardiologist will only order this test when the diagnostic information justifies it.