Short-lived 195mAu for evaluation of left ventricular function by first-pass radionuclide angiography.

In 52 patients with coronary artery disease the feasibility of performing first-pass cardiac studies with the short-lived tracer 195mAu was tested. Even with a currently available gamma camera, good results were obtained in terms of imaging quality, reproducibility and exercise response. The use of a multicrystal camera would, however, be desirable.