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PET Cardiac Images

73 years old female with prior MI.

The thallium scan, including late redistribution imaging, was consistent with scarring in the LAD distribution. The PET scan, however, revealed that the LAD territory was viable. With the PET information, the decision was made to place a stent in the LAD.

 
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