Renal scintigraphy is a well-established nuclear medicine examination method. It is used primarily for the side-by-side assessment of the function of the kidneys as well as the urinary tract organs of the genitourinary system. This is made possible by the use of a very well tolerated radioactive substance, which is injected into the patient: By … Renal Scintigraphy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Introduction Elderly people often suffer from cardiac insufficiency or heart failure. Almost 20% of >60-year-olds and almost 40% of >70-year-olds in Germany suffer from heart failure, with women being affected less frequently than men. Heart failure cannot be cured and is one of the most common causes of death. Early diagnosis and consistent therapy is … These tests are carried out in case of heart failure
Blood test A possible blood test to confirm the suspicion of heart failure is the BNP or NT-pro BNP rapid test. BNP is a hormone that is produced in the cells of the ventricle and is mainly released when the heart muscle is stretched. The more the chambers are stretched (= loaded), the more BNP … Blood test | These tests are carried out in case of heart failure