As the gamma camera images are acquired, the patient's heart beat is used to 'gate' the acquisition. The final result is a series of images of the heart (usually sixteen), one at each stage of the cardiac cycle. Depending on the objectives of the test, the doctor may decide to perform either a resting or a stress MUGA.
Required minimum distributions, more commonly referred to as RMDs, are a congressionally-mandated distribution from a qualified retirement plan. Required minimum distributions, more commonly referred to as RMDs, are a congressionally-mandated distribution from a qualified retirement plan.
How is the amount of the required minimum distribution calculated? Generally, a RMD is calculated for each account by dividing the prior December 31 balance of that IRA or retirement plan account by a life expectancy factor that IRS publishes in Tables in Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs).