A selection of heirloom tomatoes. Before the industrialization of agriculture, a much wider variety of plant foods were grown for human consumption. During the 19th and early 20th centuries the diversity was huge. Old nursery catalogues were filled with plums, peaches, pears and apples of numerous varieties.
The Multiple Gated Acquisition scan (MUGA) is. a noninvasive tool that creates a moving image of. the beating heart. It is used for assessing the. health of the cardiac ventricles (the heartâs major. pumping chambers).
Getting ready for a MUGA scan. When you schedule the scan, you will receive detailed instructions on how to prepare. These may include not eating or drinking for four to six hours before the test and avoiding caffeine and tobacco for up to 24 hours before the test. You also may be asked to wear comfortable clothing if your test includes exercise.