Cardiac function and myocardial perfusion immediately following maximal treadmill exercise inside the MRI room

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Treadmill exercise stress testing is an essential tool in the prevention, detection, and treatment of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease. After maximal exercise, cardiac images at peak stress are typically acquired using nuclear scintigraphy or echocardio...

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Main Authors: Ballinger Michelle R, Foster Eric L, Jekic Mihaela, Raman Subha V, Simonetti Orlando P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/10/1/3