Evaluation and management of patients in the acute phase of myocardial infarction - the role of nuclear medicine in the coronary care unit

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · J. Nucl. Med. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6618184

Palac, R T; Gray, L; Brown, P H; Glowniak, J V

This is the third article in a four-part continuing education series relating to patient care and management. After completing the article, the reader should be able to: 1) understand the application, potential, and problems of nuclear cardiology in the coronary care unit; 2) recognize the utilization of nuclear cardiology in acute coronary care management; and 3) appreciate the important role of nuclear cardiology in cardiac patient care.

• Research Organization: Oregon Health Sciences Univ., Portland (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6618184
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 16:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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