Hyperventilation thallium-201 myocardial imaging for the diagnosis of vasospastic angina

Journal Article · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198709000-00012· OSTI ID:5782142

Imamura, T; Nagatomo, Y; Nakagawa, S; Koiwaya, Y; Hoshi, H; Watanabe, K; Tanaka, K

In seven patients with vasospastic angina, a transient myocardial perfusion defect was demonstrated on Tl-201 myocardial imaging after hyperventilation (HV). The development of spasm on one or more coronary arteries after HV was confirmed by later coronary arteriographic studies, with the perfusing area of the coronary arteries being compatible with the scintigraphic location of the defect. Repeated 12-lead electrocardiograms failed to establish the diagnosis in one of the seven patients. It is concluded that HV Tl-201 myocardial imaging provides invaluable information in establishing a diagnosis of vasospastic angina.

• Research Organization: Miyazaki Medical College, Japan
• OSTI ID: 5782142
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 12:9; ISSN CNMED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ARTERIES
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BODY
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
CORONARIES
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
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PATIENTS
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RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
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SCINTISCANNING
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THALLIUM 201
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