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Myocardial perfusion imaging using contrast echocardiography
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posted on 2023-05-18, 10:33 authored by Pathan, F, Thomas MarwickThomas MarwickMicrobubbles are an excellent intravascular tracer, and both the rate of myocardial opacification (analogous to coronary microvascular perfusion) and contrast intensity (analogous to myocardial blood volume) provide unique insights into myocardial perfusion. A strong evidence base has been accumulated to show comparability with nuclear perfusion imaging and incremental diagnostic and prognostic value relative to wall motion analysis. This technique also provides the possibility to measure myocardial perfusion at the bedside. Despite all of these advantages, the technique is complicated, technically challenging, and has failed to scale legislative and financial hurdles. The development of targeted imaging and therapeutic interventions will hopefully rekindle interest in this interesting modality.
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Publication title
Progress in Cardiovascular DiseasesVolume
57Issue
6Pagination
632-643ISSN
0033-0620Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
WB Saunders CoPlace of publication
Independence Square West Curtis Center, Ste 300, Philadelphia, USA, Pa, 19106-3399Rights statement
Copyright 2015 Elsevier IncRepository Status
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