학술논문
Myocardial uptake of thallium and rubidium during alterations in perfusion and oxygenation in isolated rabbit hearts
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Journal Article
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Source
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States); 5
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Language
English
Abstract
The comparative effects of altered cellular function and coronary perfusion on myocardial /sup 201/Tl and /sup 83/Rb uptake were evaluated in three groups of isolated rabbit hearts having isovolumic contractions. Paired-indication dilution experiments were performed with /sup 201/Tl, /sup 83/Rb, and /sup 111/In-labeled albumin as an intravascular reference marker. In Group A hearts (n = 12), isotope transport was determined during control, hypoxia, and ischemia. In Group B hearts (n = 8), isotope transport was measured at control flow and again at a 50% and 80% reduction. In Group C hearts (n = 8) only /sup 201/Tl uptake was determined at control and following coronary reperfusion. Myocardial /sup 201/Tl and /sup 83/Rb transport were not significantly different and were proportional to flow. Although all interventions caused significant hemodynamic alterations, neither tracer was affected by hypoxia at constant flow. Thallium-201 permeation, however, was transiently decreased immediately after coronary reperfusion. We conclude that myocardial uptake of /sup 201/Tl and /sup 83/Rb are similar and directly related to flow, but do not reflect hypoxia induced cellular dysfunction.