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Cardiac Imaging for Risk Stratification in Diabetes.

Authors :
Bax, Jeroen J.
Inzucchi, Silvio E.
Bonow, Robert O.
Schuijf, Joanne D.
Freeman, Michael R.
Barrett, Eugene J.
Source :
Diabetes Care. May2007, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p1295-1304. 10p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses the available imaging techniques in assessing coronary artery disease (CAD) in symptomatic patients with diabetes. It states that a number of imaging techniques can assess myocardial perfusion, including positron emission tomography (PET), first-pass perfusion imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and myocardial contrast echocardiography.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01495992
Volume :
30
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Diabetes Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25168105
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2337/dc06-2094