A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Clinical Value of Absolute Quantification of Myocardial Perfusion With O-15-Water in Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Kajander SA, Joutsiniemi E, Saraste M, Pietila M, Ukkonen H, Saraste A, Sipila HT, Teras M, Maki M, Airaksinen J, Hartiala J, Knuuti J
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Publication year: 2011
Journal: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
Journal name in source: CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
Journal acronym: CIRC-CARDIOVASC IMAG
Number in series: 6
Volume: 4
Issue: 6
First page : 678
Last page: 684
Number of pages: 7
ISSN: 1941-9651
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.110.960732(external)
Abstract
Conclusions-The measurement of myocardial blood flow in absolute terms has a significant impact on the interpretation of myocardial perfusion. As expected, multivessel disease is more accurately detected.
Conclusions-The measurement of myocardial blood flow in absolute terms has a significant impact on the interpretation of myocardial perfusion. As expected, multivessel disease is more accurately detected.