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Journal of Nuclear Cardiology
Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology 3/2019

01-06-2019 | Review Article

Hybrid anatomo-functional imaging of coronary artery disease: Beneficial irrespective of its core components

Authors: Francesco Nudi, MD, Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, MD, MStat, Andrea Romagnoli, MD, Orazio Schillaci, MD, Alessandro Nudi, MD, Francesco Versaci, MD

Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common and important cause of ischemic heart disease, with major implications on global morbidity and mortality. Non-invasive testing is crucial in the diagnostic and prognostic work-up of patients with or at risk of CAD, and also to guide decision making in terms of pharmacologic and revascularization therapy. The traditional paradigm is to view anatomic (i.e., coronary computed tomography) and functional imaging (e.g., myocardial perfusion scintigraphy) tests as opposing alternatives. Such approach is too reductionist and does not capitalize on the strengths of each type of test while risking to overlook the inherent limitations. The combination of anatomic and functional tests in a logic of hybrid imaging holds the promise of overcoming the limitations inherent to anatomic and functional testing, enabling more accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and guidance for revascularization in patients with CAD.
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Metadata
Title
Hybrid anatomo-functional imaging of coronary artery disease: Beneficial irrespective of its core components
Authors
Francesco Nudi, MD
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, MD, MStat
Andrea Romagnoli, MD
Orazio Schillaci, MD
Alessandro Nudi, MD
Francesco Versaci, MD
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Journal of Nuclear Cardiology / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1071-3581
Electronic ISSN: 1532-6551
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12350-018-01562-2

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