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perflutren

A fluorinated hydrocarbon and gaseous substance used as an imaging contrast agent. After administration in microsphere form, perflutren exhibits lower acoustic impedance than blood and improves ultrasound signaling.
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Synonym:freon 218
octafluoropropane
perfluoropropane
US brand name:Definity
Abbreviation:PFP
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