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Stress Thallium

Imaging Procedure:-15mCi 99mTcO-4 is administered IV 20 minutes after IV administration of SnPyp(Stannous Pyrophosphate) for in-vitro RBC labeling. Imaging follows soon after the injection.

Indications:

1. Evaluation of cardiac function in patients with non-specific symptoms.

2. Detection of coronory artery disease.

3. LV ejection fraction assessment.

4. Serial EF assessment in Patients on cardiotoxic drugs.

5. In valvular heart disease-assessment of ionotropic function.

6. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

7. Evaluation of cardiac function in patients of primary pulmonary disease.

(D) RESTING MUGA

Patient preparation:- No special preparation required.

Duration:- 1 hr.