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Why V/Q scan? - CuriousMT


Posted: Oct 10, 2013

Anyone ever wonder why it's V/Q scan instead of VQ scan.  And why the Q anyway?  Maybe I'm having a brain fart, but for the life of me I can't remember a reason for this.

provided a link - in case you couldnt remember how to Google

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V/Q scan

gotta love google - sm

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"The initials V-Q are used in mathematical equations that calculate airflow and blood flow. " Per Harvard Health Publications. With further research, looks like it has to do with "shunt equation" where Q is part of the formula.

Thanks for the distraction, LOL. ;) I've actually wondered that myself but never looked it up.

gotta love google - sm

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Sorry - I was absolutely *not* being snarky. Don't know why there's such a phobia here about sharing info. Yes, researching is good, but it doesn't hurt to share either. Sigh.


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