Acquisition

 

-  Tracer injection as a "bolus" in yugular superficial or deep vein.

-  Obtain list mode or multiframe acquisition according to the available software in anterior view.

-  Include heart and lungs

References:

Maltz DL, Treves S. Circulation. 1973 May;47(5):1049-56. Quantitative radionuclide angiocardiography: determination of Qp: Qs in children.

Peix A. Medicina Nuclear en Cardiología Pediátrica, p 151-158 in: Medicina Nuclear Aplicaciones Clínicas. Eds: I. Carrio - P. González. Editorial Masson, Barcelona España, 2003.

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