Pharmacologic Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Authors:
- Roque B. ArteagaRARoque B. Arteaga
- Mahendra K. MandawatMMMahendra K. Mandawat
- John W. ThorntonJTJohn W. Thornton
- Vincent J. B. RobinsonVRVincent J. B. Robinson
- MbbsMBMbbs
- MdMDMd
- FaccFAFacc
- FrcpcFRFrcpc
- 1 October 2007
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 100 (10) , 1006-1014
Abstract
Pharmacologic stress agents (dipyridamole, adenosine and dobutamine) allow virtually all patients to be safely assessed for ischemic heart disease. These agents have mild but significant side effects, mandating a thorough knowledge of indications, contraindications, side effects and management before their use. Adjunctive exercise improves image quality in vasodilator pharmacologic...Keywords
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