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Published Date: June 07, 2026

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New PET tracer identifies DVT in legs and lungs

A novel PET radiotracer can accurately detect deep vein thrombosis in the legs and reveal whether clots have migrated to the lungs.

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A novel PET radiotracer can accurately detect deep vein thrombosis in the legs and reveal whether clots have migrated to the lungs. By enabling whole-body imaging of blood clots in a single scan, the approach may support faster and more efficient diagnosis—particularly for patients who also require evaluation for potentially life-threatening pulmonary embol…

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