Imaging necrotic myocardium: Detection with 99mTc-pyrophosphate and radiolabeled antimyosin

Journal Article · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · Cardiology Clinics; (USA)

OSTI ID:5481131

Khaw, B A; Haber, E ^[1]

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1. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (USA)

The major value of hot-spot imaging of the myocardium is its ability to define areas of necrosis rather than areas of diminished blood flow or cellular function. Applications of hot-spot imaging include the diagnosis and quantitation of myocardial infarction, myocarditis, and cardiac transplant rejection. The two agents in clinical use, 99mTc-Pyrophosphate and radiolabeled antimyosin, are discussed. 52 references.

• OSTI ID: 5481131
• Journal Information: Cardiology Clinics; (USA), Vol. 7:3; ISSN 0733-8651
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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