Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2976731 | Journal of Nuclear Cardiology | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Imaging with BMIPP at rest exhibits a moderate sensitivity and high specificity to detect CAD in patients with a high prevalence of CAD. Thus, this tracer may be of great value for patients with acute chest pain and those with relative contraindications to exercise or pharmacologic stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI).
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Authors
Yoichi MD, Steven R. MD, PhD,