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The interval ejection fraction: a cineangiographic and radionuclide study

A J Kemper, J A Bianco, R M Shulman

    Circulation
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    The first-third ejection fraction (1/3 EF) is not a reliable indicator for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD). This study found 1/3 EF has limited clinical usefulness in identifying patients with CAD.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Nuclear Medicine

    Background:

    • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant health concern.
    • Accurate detection of CAD is crucial for timely intervention.
    • The clinical utility of specific cardiac imaging metrics requires ongoing evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the effectiveness of the first-third ejection fraction (1/3 EF) in detecting coronary artery disease (CAD).
    • To compare the diagnostic value of 1/3 EF with global ejection fraction (EF) in patients with stable angina.

    Main Methods:

    • Resting contrast ventriculography and first-pass radionuclide angiography were performed in 47 subjects.
    • Participants included 22 normal controls and 25 patients with severe CAD.
    • Analysis focused on global EF and 1/3 EF, comparing values between groups.

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    Main Results:

    • Only patients with resting wall motion abnormalities and depressed global EF showed significantly lower 1/3 EF.
    • 1/3 EF was depressed in only two of 25 CAD patients, both with asynergy and low global EF.
    • First-pass radionuclide angiography yielded similar findings, with limited sensitivity for 1/3 EF in detecting CAD.

    Conclusions:

    • The first-third ejection fraction (1/3 EF) at rest demonstrates limited clinical value for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD).
    • Global ejection fraction, particularly when combined with assessment of wall motion abnormalities, appears more informative for CAD detection.
    • Further research may explore other imaging parameters for improved CAD diagnosis.