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A cardiac tracer is a radioactive substance used in nuclear medicine to visualize and assess the heart's function and blood flow. During a procedure called a myocardial perfusion scan, the tracer is injected into the bloodstream, allowing imaging techniques like SPECT or PET to capture how well blood is reaching different parts of the heart muscle. This information aids in diagnosing conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and other cardiac issues. The tracers typically have a short half-life, minimizing radiation exposure to the patient.

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