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In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography
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[Intravenous digital ventriculography in the evaluation of left ventricular function in patients with acute

G P Cornalba, M Alerci, L Rota

    La Radiologia Medica
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed

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    Digital Subtraction Ventriculography with Intravenous injection (DSVIV) effectively assesses left ventricular function after myocardial infarction. This low-invasivity technique provides precise data on wall motion and ejection fraction changes over time.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Diagnostic Techniques

    Background:

    • Myocardial infarction (MI) significantly impacts left ventricular function.
    • Accurate assessment of ventricular function is crucial for patient management post-MI.
    • Traditional methods may have limitations in evaluating dynamic changes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of Digital Subtraction Ventriculography with Intravenous injection (DSVIV) in assessing left ventricular function.
    • To determine the changes in ejection fraction and wall motion in patients post-MI.
    • To assess the role of DSVIV in the evolution of myocardial infarction.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty patients with myocardial infarction were studied.
    • Digital Subtraction Ventriculography with Intravenous injection (DSVIV) was performed between 3 and 6 days post-MI.
    • Patients were followed up at 30 and 90 days for reassessment.

    Main Results:

    • DSVIV provided precise indications of infarct-related regions through wall motion analysis.
    • Ejection fraction variations were minimal in control subjects.
    • The study demonstrated DSVIV's capability to track changes in ventricular function over time.

    Conclusions:

    • Digital Subtraction Ventriculography with Intravenous injection is a valuable, low-invasivity tool for studying left ventricular function.
    • DSVIV offers precise data on ventricular function and wall motion in the context of myocardial infarction evolution.
    • This technique aids in understanding the dynamic changes following myocardial infarction.

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