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Procedure Guideline for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging 3.3*
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Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
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September 1, 2008
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this guideline is to assist nuclear medicine practitioners in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of myocardial perfusion imaging studies.
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS
Myocardial perfusion imaging uses an intravenously administered radiopharmaceutical to depict the distribution of blood flow in the myocardium. Perfusion imaging identifies areas of relatively reduced myocardial blood flow associated with ischemia or scar. The relative regional distribution of perfusion can be assessed at rest, during cardiovascular stress, or both. Imaging can also be performed during acute events (e.g., with tracer injection during chest ...