Lung perfusion imaging in nuclear medicine with 99mTc: a comprehensive survey of radiopharmaceuticals

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Hassan Zareian · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Mehrnaz Mardazad · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Mahshid Kiani · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Nafise Pourshafagh · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Fateme Karimi · Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

Mehdi Shafee Ardestani · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

No non-blood-derived ⁹⁹ᵐTc tracer currently matches [⁹⁹ᵐTc]Tc-MAA for routine lung perfusion imaging. Future development requires standardized, pharmacopeia-aligned tracers, head-to-head comparisons, and systematic evaluation in early-phase clinical trials.

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Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications

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Published in: EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry

DOI: 10.1186/s41181-026-00434-2

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