title: Thallium-201 for medical use. I.
abstract: Thallium-201 merits evaluation for myocardial visualization, kidney studies, and tumor diagnosis because of its physical and biologic properties. A method is described for preparation of this radiopharmaceutical for human use. A critical evaluation of 201Tl and other radiopharmaceuticals for myocardial visualization is given.
mesh_terms: D002587:Cesium Isotopes; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011194:Potassium Isotopes; D011786:Quality Control; D011868:Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013793:Thallium
chemical_list: D002587:Cesium Isotopes; D011194:Potassium Isotopes; D011868:Radioisotopes; D013793:Thallium