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Medicines tetrofosminQuestion & answer

tetrofosmin · Medicine question

What does it show in a heart scan?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

It shows blood-flow distribution through heart muscle, helping identify reduced perfusion or damage.

Sources for this answer

MYOVIEW 230 micrograms kit for radiopharmaceutical preparationemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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