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Title: Peripheral arterial disease diagnosed with high-count-rate radionuclide arteriography

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)

Thirty-seven patients with peripheral vascular disease involving the legs were studied with first-pass peripheral radio-nuclide arteriography (RNA) and contrast arteriography to determine whether RNA could be used to evaluate perfusion of the toes. Peripheral time-activity curves were examined and the time required for activity to decline to 75% of peak activity (T75) was recorded. These data suggest that peripheral RNA of the toes is a reliable, noninvasive procedure for evaluation of peripheral arterial disease; it can be valuable as a screening test prior to contrast arteriography as well as for follow-up.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Tsukuba, Japan
OSTI ID:
6983036
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Vol. 152:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English