RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 <sup>99m</sup>Tc-Bicisate and <sup>99m</sup>Tc-HMPAO SPECT Imaging in Early Spontaneous Reperfusion of Cerebral Embolism
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 626
OP 628
VO 20
IS 4
A1 Ogasawara, Kuniaki
A1 Mizoi, Kazuo
A1 Fujiwara, Satoru
A1 Yoshimoto, Takashi
YR 1999
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/20/4/626.abstract
AB Summary: Two patients with a cerebral embolism were evaluated by using both 99mTc-ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD, or Bicisate) and 99mTc-hexamethylpropyleneamine oxime (HMPAO) single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). In one patient, 99mTc-ECD SPECT images revealed hypoactivity in a reflow hyperemic area where an infarct was seen later on CT scans. In another patient, a reperfused area showed hyperactivity on 99mTc-ECD SPECT without any abnormality on follow-up CT. 99mTc-ECD represents a potential agent with which to evaluate cerebral tissue viability in early reperfusion after ischemia.