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Dipyridamole thallium-201 myocardial scintigraphy

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6651156
Thallium-201 (/sup 201/Tl) myocardial scintigraphy is a sensitive technique for detecting coronary artery disease. Standardized exercise testing is the most common method for inducing myocardial stress for /sup 201/Tl imaging. Unfortunately, a significant number of patients are unable to undergo adequate treadmill or bicycle exercise. In these patients, pharmacologic stress with dipyridamole provides a safe, efficacious, and reliable alternative.
OSTI ID:
6651156
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 16:3; ISSN JNMTB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English