Should simultaneous exercise become the standard for adenosine myocardial perfusion imaging? - 26/08/11
, Michael I Miyamoto, MD, MS a, bAbstract |
Concomitant low-level treadmill exercise with adenosine pharmacologic stress (AdenoEx) during radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging has become commonly used in recent years, particularly in large-volume laboratories. A number of studies have demonstrated a beneficial impact of AdenoEx protocols. These benefits include decreased side effects, improved safety and patient tolerance, improved target-to-background ratios because of less subdiaphragmatic activity, and improved sensitivity and defect reversibility. In light of these benefits, recent reviews and guidelines call for the addition of low-level exercise to adenosine stress whenever possible.
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Vol 94 - N° 2S1
P. 3-10 - juillet 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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