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TEST ACRONYMMUGAFULL TERMINOLOGYMultiple Gated Acquisition DEFINITIONThe MUGA measures how much blood your heart pumps, or "ejects" with each contraction. WHEN TEST WOULD BE PERFORMEDBefore starting trastuzumab (Herceptin) treatment your doctor will check your heart using an echocardiogram or a multi-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan. You doctor should also check your heart at intervals while you are receiving treatment. INFORMATION VALUEMUGA checks LVEF levels before and during treatment with Herceptin to monitor for dropping levels. A drop could indicated cardiac concerns. CAUTIONA drop of 10 points in the ejection fraction may indicate that Herceptin should be suspended until further evaluation of effect is established.
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