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History of Nuclear Cardiology

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The field of Nuclear Cardiology utilizes the unique properties of radiopharmaceuticals to characterize the pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases. The images can be used to calculate global and regional function, perfusion, innervation, and apoptosis, among other characteristics. The ability to perform these measurements is the aggregate result of thousands of investigations and publications by dedicated investigators. This chapter describes some of the key contributions made by a few of these investigators and the role of their contributions in the development of this vibrant field.

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Strauss, H.W. (2021). History of Nuclear Cardiology. In: Dilsizian, V., Narula, J. (eds) Atlas of Nuclear Cardiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49885-6_1

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