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Identification of Myocardial Damage in Systemic Sclerosis : A Nuclear Cardiology Approach
Joint Authors
Hasegawa, Minoru
Nakajima, Kenichi
Takehara, Kazuhiko
Matsuo, Shinro
Kinuya, Seigo
Source
International Journal of Rheumatology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Myocardial involvement is an important prognostic factor in patients with systemic sclerosis, and early diagnosis and staging of the disease have been sought after.
Since myocardial damage is characterized by connective tissue disease, including fibrosis and diffuse vascular lesions or microcirculation, nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging has been a promising option for evaluating myocardial damages in early stages.
In addition to the conventional stress-rest perfusion imaging, the current use of quantitative electrocardiographic gated imaging has contributed to more precise evaluation of cardiac perfusion, ventricular wall motion, and diastolic function, all of which have enhanced diagnostic ability of evaluating myocardial dysfunction.
Abnormal sympathetic imaging with Iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine might be another option for identifying myocardial damage.
This paper deals with approaches from nuclear cardiology to detect perfusion and functional abnormality as an early sign of myocardial involvement as well as possible prognostic values in patients with abnormal imaging results.
The role of nuclear cardiology in the era of multiple imaging modalities is discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nakajima, Kenichi& Matsuo, Shinro& Hasegawa, Minoru& Kinuya, Seigo& Takehara, Kazuhiko. 2010. Identification of Myocardial Damage in Systemic Sclerosis : A Nuclear Cardiology Approach. International Journal of Rheumatology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nakajima, Kenichi…[et al.]. Identification of Myocardial Damage in Systemic Sclerosis : A Nuclear Cardiology Approach. International Journal of Rheumatology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nakajima, Kenichi& Matsuo, Shinro& Hasegawa, Minoru& Kinuya, Seigo& Takehara, Kazuhiko. Identification of Myocardial Damage in Systemic Sclerosis : A Nuclear Cardiology Approach. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476322
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476322