Silent Myocardial Infarction Discovered during lndium-111 White Blood Cell Imaging

During the work-up of femoral artery bypass graft infection, unexpected localization of ln-111 WBCs was noted in the myocardium. Electrocardiogram and serum enzyme measurements confirmed that the patient recently has had a silent myocardial infarction.

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Published in:Clinical nuclear medicine 1988-03, Vol.13 (3), p.202-203
Main Authors: HARRIS, VERONICA, SIDDIQUI, ASLAM R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:During the work-up of femoral artery bypass graft infection, unexpected localization of ln-111 WBCs was noted in the myocardium. Electrocardiogram and serum enzyme measurements confirmed that the patient recently has had a silent myocardial infarction.
ISSN:0363-9762
1536-0229
DOI:10.1097/00003072-198803000-00017