Choosing a nuclear medicine study for cardiovascular applications.
AUTOR(ES)
Moore, W H
RESUMO
One of the strongest points of the field of nuclear medicine has been its ability to adapt to the development of new drugs, new machines, and changing clinical needs. As in many other areas of medicine, however, this progression makes it difficult for the occasional user to stay abreast of the latest offerings in the field. This article provides some background and guidelines to assist in the selection of radioisotopic procedures for cardiovascular applications, with the goal of directing the study to an individual patient's needs.
