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Comparison of /sup 99m/Tc methylene diphosphonate with /sup 99m/Tc pyrophosphate in the detection of acute myocardial infarction: concise communication

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7304944

Myocardial scans were obtained in ten patients with proven myocardial infarction. Scintigraphy on consecutive days was performed with technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate and technetium-99m pyrophosphate. Images obtained with the two tracers were generally equal in quality. Those with PP/sub i/ exhibited denser uptake, while background activity was lower with MDP.

Research Organization:
Jewish General Hospital, Montreal
OSTI ID:
7304944
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 18:8; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English