RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Evaluation and Management of Patients in the Acute Phase of Myocardial Infarction—The Role of Nuclear Medicine in the Coronary Care Unit JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 124 OP 129 VO 16 IS 3 A1 Palac, Robert T. A1 Gray, Lori A1 Brown, Paul H. A1 Glowniak, Jerry V. YR 1988 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/16/3/124.abstract AB This is the third article in a four-part continuing education series relating to patient care and management. After completing the article, the reader should be able to: 1) understand the application, potential, and problems of nuclear cardiology in the coronary care unit; 2) recognize the utilization of nuclear cardiology in acute coronary care management; and 3) appreciate the important role of nuclear cardiology in cardiac patient care.