Cardiac function and myocardial perfusion immediately following maximal treadmill exercise inside the MRI room

Treadmill exercise stress testing is an essential tool in the prevention, detection, and treatment of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease. After maximal exercise, cardiac images at peak stress are typically acquired using nuclear scintigraphy or echocardiography, both of which have inherent l...

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Main Authors: Jekic, Mihaela, Foster, Eric L, Ballinger, Michelle R, Raman, Subha V, Simonetti, Orlando P
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2008
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2244608/