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01-06-2017 | Debate Article

Clinical value of hyperemic left ventricular systolic function in vasodilator stress testing

Authors: Venkatesh L. Murthy, MD, PhD, Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH

Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology | Issue 3/2017

Abstract

Exercise results in increased left ventricular contractility in normal individuals. Similar changes can also be seen with vasodilator stress. This article discusses the physiologic basis of these changes as well as reviews the clinical data supporting the use of these parameters for diagnostic and prognostic evaluation. Methodologic limitations as well as other concomitant pathologic processes which may confound interpretation of stress-induced changes in LVEF are also reviewed.

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Title: Clinical value of hyperemic left ventricular systolic function in vasodilator stress testing
Authors: Venkatesh L. Murthy, MD, PhD
Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH
Publication date: 01-06-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 1071-3581
Electronic ISSN: 1532-6551
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12350-017-0836-9

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