Dallas Scan Center
Cooper Clinic
12200 Preston Road
Dallas TX 75230
866-907-8863
Lung Scan in Dallas, TX
There are two types of lung scans. A lung perfusion scan is a nuclear medicine test that provides your doctor with a picture of blood flow to the lungs. A lung ventilation scan tells you doctor how capable your lungs are of taking in air and uses radiopharmaceuticals to produce a picture of how air is distributed in the lungs.
In most cases, lung perfusion scans and lung ventilation scans are done at the same time. These tests are performed to detect pulmonary embolisms, determine how much blood is flowing to lungs, determine which areas of the lungs are capable of ventilation, and to determine how well the lungs are functioning after surgery.
In a lung perfusion scan, a small amount of the protein labeled with a radioisotope is injected into your hand or arm vein. You will be positioned under a special camera that can detect radioactive material, and a series of photographs will be made of your chest. When these images are projected onto the screen called the oscilloscope, they will show how the radioactive protein has been distributed by the blood vessels running through the lungs.
In a lung ventilation scan, a mask will be placed over your nose and mouth, and you will be asked to inhale and exhale a combination of air and radioactive gas. Pictures are then taken that show the distribution of the gas in your lungs. Each test takes 15-30 minutes.
About Cooper Clinic
Finding a Dallas scan center is easy with Cooper Clinic located in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper provides patients with his expertise in the field ensuring they receive the best treatment and service possible. Many people seek scans of certain parts of their body to act as a check up. With the most up to date and effective equipment, this Dallas scan center is able to offer patients the very best in modern scanning technology, thus providing extremely accurate and efficient results. Dr. Cooper is committed to satisfying his patients and keeping on the cutting edge to ensure his patients get the best care possible while at his clinic.
With almost 40 years of experience, this Dallas scan center is a reliable source for preventive and diagnostic medicine and services. Deciding to get a scan is a wise choice for those wishing to take preventive measures in diagnosing any diseases, injuries or conditions. Detecting a condition early can often be the difference between a treatment being effective or ineffective. The Cooper Clinic offers scans of the body, lungs, heart, carotid artery and provides a virtual colonoscopy, MRI breast biopsy and a sterotactic breast biopsy.