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      Category : Health Centers > Respiratory System (Lungs and Breathing)

Pulmonary Ventilation Scan

Alternate Names : Lung Ventilation Study

Pulmonary Ventilation Scan | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

A normal test shows that the air distribution in the lung is normal. An abnormal test can indicate disorders, including the following:

  • emphysema
  • pneumonia
  • pulmonary embolus

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    Author: James Compton, MD
    Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
    Date Reviewed: 05/22/01



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