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Pectoralis muscle uptake of thallium-201 after arm exercise ergometry. Possible confusion with lung thallium-201 activity

Journal Article · · Clinical Nuclear Medicine; (USA)
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  1. Tulane Univ. Medical Center, New Orleans, LA (USA)
Pectoralis muscle uptake of thallium-201 was noted in 8 (73%) out of 11 patients after exercise arm ergometry. Uptake varied from mild to marked and potentially could be confused with pulmonary Tl-201 activity with a resulting false-positive diagnosis of exercise-induced left ventricular dysfunction. The three patients exhibiting negative or trace Tl-201 uptake had suboptimal exercise efforts. The characteristics of pectoralis muscle Tl-201 uptake are illustrated, and differentiation from true lung Tl-201 activity is discussed.
OSTI ID:
6749398
Journal Information:
Clinical Nuclear Medicine; (USA), Journal Name: Clinical Nuclear Medicine; (USA) Vol. 15:5; ISSN CNMED; ISSN 0363-9762
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English