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Left heart imaging following inhalation of /sup 15/O-carbon dioxide: concise communication

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7139646
Accelerator-produced C/sup 15/O/sub 2/ (t/sub /sup 1///sub 2// = 124 sec) is a uniquely useful radiopharmaceutical because it can be introduced rapidly and selectively into the left side of the heart by the simple noninvasive process of inhalation and breath-holding. A standard scintillation camera system was used to obtain images of the left heart by this technique. The procedure involves minimal radiation dose to the patient and may be repeated within a few minutes if necessary.
Research Organization:
Baumritter Inst. of Nuclear Medicine, Miami Beach, FL
OSTI ID:
7139646
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 17:11; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English