Nuclear Medicine Imaging Flashcards

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What is nuclear medicine imaging and how does it work?

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A patient receives a gamma ray emitter of a reasonable half life with an easily measurable gamma ray. An isotope is injected into the patient and its absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion are monitored using a gamma camera.

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