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MUGA

Acronym for multiple-gated acquisition scan.

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MUGA

Multiple gated acquisition scan Cardiology A technique used to evaluate the heart's ability to respond to physical stress–ie, its functional status Indications Evaluate the functional impact of CAD, CHF, cardiomyopathies, cardiotoxic drugs. See Equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography.

MUGA

Abbreviation for multiple-gated acquisition scan.

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