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Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy with 99mTc-MIBI

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Tc-MIBI has photon energy of 140 keV, which is optimal for scintillation camera imaging. With a standard, symmetrical 20% photopeak, most scattered radiation is effectively eliminated.

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