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{Cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV), also known as cardiac transplant vasculopathy, is a condition where there is {a thickening of the inner lining|a narrowing|blockage} of the {small and medium-sized|major|inner} coronary arteries of an organ transplant recipient's heart. While the cause of CAV is known to be directly related to the immune system's {attempt to fight off|response to|rejection of} the new organ, it often makes it difficult for doctors to diagnose.

{Traditionally, the diagnosis of CAV has been made based on the patient's {symptoms alone|symptoms and medical history|doctor's assessment and patient's history}. However, considering the complex {nature|complexities|unique characteristics} of this condition and the {significant|substantial|very different} difference in its manifestations from one patient to another, the diagnostic skills of the medical professional would be severely {tested|challenged|stretched}. In such cases, اسکن هسته ای a more {accurate|reliable|effective} diagnostic method is required, and that's where the {nuclear heart scan|cardiac imaging test|diagnostic tool} comes into play.

{The nuclear heart scan, which is basically an {imaging|diagnostic} technique that relies on the {injection of radioactive materials into the body|administration of special tracers|use of advanced medical imaging}, has emerged to be a highly {promising|effective|reliable} diagnostic tool in the recent years for the early detection of CAV in patients who have undergone a cardiac transplant.

{This diagnostic test is {reliable enough|trusty|very accurate} to demonstrate symptoms that are indicative of CAV, long before any of the potential {problems|risks|complications} actually {manifest|occur}. This makes it an effective {risk assessment|diagnostic|evaluation} tool for CAV patients, as early detection can potentially help {intervene|prescribe treatment|offer assistance} and offer effective ways to slow down the progression of the disease. Studies have even suggested that {performing the nuclear imaging tests|running the diagnostic scans|conducting the medical assessments} before any evidence of CAV symptoms can potentially improve {chances for successful prevention|outcomes for heart health|odds of successful treatment} and {prevention|treatment|management} of heart problems.

{In addition, through the {utilization|application|implementation} of dual-source imaging or the {fusion of the output of nuclear tracers|merging of data from different sources|integration of information} with data from CT scans or MRI's of the heart, the diagnosis can take place more {reliably and quickly|efficiently|effectively} and it often reduces unnecessary {invasive|complicated|additional} tests that might place additional {risks|concerns|challenges} on the patients.}