What does MPS mean in UNCLASSIFIED

A Myocardial Perfusion Study (MPS) is a diagnostic test used to assess blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart muscle. This test can help identify areas of reduced cardiac function, blockages in coronary arteries, or other conditions associated with coronary artery disease. The test measures the amount of radiotracer that is absorbed by the heart muscle during rest and exercise to determine how much perfusion (blood flow) there is to the various tissues of the heart.

An MPS is usually performed as part of a stress test. During the stress test, an intravenous line will be inserted in order to administer a radiotracer into your bloodstream. Then you will be asked to exercise on a treadmill or stationary bicycle while imaging devices take pictures from different angles that show how much tracer has been absorbed by your heart muscle. Once the exercise portion of the stress test has been completed, a second set of images will be taken while you are at rest. These images will then be compared to one another and analyzed by your doctor to determine if any areas of reduced perfusion have been identified.

As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks associated with MPS. These include allergic reactions to medications administered during testing, shortness of breath due to increased physical activity, and very rarely damage to tissues from radiation exposure. Your doctor will discuss these possible risks with you in detail prior to conducting an MPS so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not this procedure is right for you.

Insurance coverage for an MPS varies depending on your individual policy and health needs as determined by your doctor. In general, most insurance plans cover diagnostic tests such as an MPS when they are medically necessary and ordered by a physician or other healthcare provider who is licensed in your state. It’s important that you contact your insurance company prior to scheduling an appointment for testing so that you can understand what your coverage includes and which services may need prior authorization from them before they will be covered.

Results from an MPS usually take about 1-2 weeks after testing has been completed; however, this timeline may vary depending on the complexity of results as well as any additional testing that may need to be done based on what’s found during the initial examination.

If your doctor suspects that you may have coronary artery disease or another condition related to poor circulation in the heart muscle, they may recommend undergoing an MPS scan in order to get more insight into how much blood flow is reaching various parts of your heart muscle tissue. Additional risk factors such as family history or lifestyle choices like smoking may also increase your chances of being recommended for this type of testing. Your doctor can give you more specific information regarding whether or not this type of testing would be beneficial for you based on all available information about your medical history and current condition(s).

Most doctors recommend avoiding caffeine-containing foods/beverages (e.g., coffee, tea, carbonated drinks) at least four hours before undergoingtesting, as caffeine can interfere with imaging results obtained during scanning processes used in performinganMPS scan.[Also avoid wearing jewelry containing metal such as necklaces/bracelets.] You should consult withyourdoctor regarding any additional specific instructions they may provide prior totesting day.