PET Scan.
Positron Emission Tomography of the heart. Uses radioactive tracers to assess myocardial blood flow and viability. Can determine whether areas of weakened heart muscle are still alive and would benefit from revascularization.
Definition
What is pet scan?
Positron Emission Tomography of the heart. Uses radioactive tracers to assess myocardial blood flow and viability. Can determine whether areas of weakened heart muscle are still alive and would benefit from revascularization.
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