Value of scar imaging and inotropic reserve combination for the prediction of segmental and global left ventricular functional recovery after revascularisation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study sought to prospectively and directly compare three cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) viability parameters: inotropic reserve (IR) during low-dose dobutamine (LDD) administration, late gadolinium enhancement transmura...

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Main Authors: Celutkiene Jelena, Skorniakov Viktor, Palionis Darius, Valeviciene Nomeda, Glaveckaite Sigita, Tamosiunas Algirdas, Uzdavinys Giedrius, Laucevicius Aleksandras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/13/1/35