Final answer:
R-82 chloride (CardioGen-82) is used as a radioactive diagnostic agent for cardiac imaging in adult patients to detect and evaluate coronary artery disease. It is administered intravenously and measured using positron emission tomography (PET).
Step-by-step explanation:
R-82 chloride (also known as CardioGen-82) is used as a radioactive diagnostic agent for cardiac imaging procedures known as myocardial perfusion imaging. It is indicated for the detection and evaluation of coronary artery disease in adult patients. The radioactive agent is administered intravenously, and its uptake in the heart muscle is measured using a specialized imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET).
The indications for R-82 chloride/CardioGen-82 include suspected or known coronary artery disease, evaluation of myocardial viability (the ability of the heart muscle to function and survive), and assessment of the extent and severity of ischemic heart disease.
During a PET scan with R-82 chloride, the patient is positioned inside a PET scanner, and images of the heart are obtained. These images provide valuable information about the blood flow and function of the heart, helping doctors make an accurate diagnosis and plan appropriate treatment for the patient.
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