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N-isopropyl-p-(I-123)iodoamphetamine lung imaging in a patient with chronic pulmonary thromboembolism

Journal Article · · Clinical Nuclear Medicine; (USA)
A patient with a brain infarct was found to have chronic pulmonary embolism associated with perfusion defects on blood flow imaging with N-isopropyl-p-(I-123)iodoamphetamine (I-123 IMP). However, gradually increasing uptake of I-123 IMP was seen in later images, in areas distal to the embolus. The increased uptake to the embolized lung seemed to be through the systemic collateral circulation.
OSTI ID:
5101483
Journal Information:
Clinical Nuclear Medicine; (USA), Journal Name: Clinical Nuclear Medicine; (USA) Vol. 14:10; ISSN CNMED; ISSN 0363-9762
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English