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Improving Detection of CAD and Prognosis with PET/CT Quantitative Absolute Myocardial Blood Flow Measurements
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the role of PET MPI in the detection of CAD, focussing on the added value of...
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Reduced effect of ischemic preconditioning against endothelial ischemia-reperfusion injury with cardiovascular risk factors in humans
The extent that clustered CVD risk factors interfere with ischemic preconditioning (IPC) to protect against microvascular endothelial dysfunction...
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Effects of aging on coronary flow reserve in patients with no evidence of myocardial perfusion abnormality
Coronary flow reserve (CFR) reflects the functional capacity of microcirculation to adapt to blood demand during increased cardiac work. We tested...
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Effect of microencapsulated watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) rind on flow-mediated dilation and tissue oxygen saturation of young adults
Background/ObjectivesWatermelon rind (usually discarded by consumers) presents a high L-citrulline content. Given that Lcitrulline is involved in...
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Links Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Myocardial Blood Flow Changes Impacting Adverse Cardiovascular Disease-related Outcomes
Purpose of ReviewRecent studies have demonstrated an association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and abnormal myocardial blood flow (MBF),...
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Characterization and implications of intracoronary hemodynamic assessment during coronary spasm provocation testing
BackgroundCurrent diagnostic criteria for coronary spasm are based on patient’s symptoms, ECG shifts and epicardial vasoconstriction during...
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Prognostic value of coronary vascular dysfunction assessed by rubidium-82 PET/CT imaging in patients with resistant hypertension without overt coronary artery disease
PurposeThe identification of coronary vascular dysfunction may enhance risk stratification in patients with resistant hypertension (RH). We evaluated...
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Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Women
Purpose of ReviewPatients who are suspected of having symptoms from myocardial ischemia routinely undergo coronary angiography to evaluate for...
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Regadenoson versus dipyridamole: Evaluation of stress myocardial blood flow response on a CZT-SPECT camera
BackgroundRegadenoson is a selective adenosine receptor agonist. It is currently unclear if the level of hyperemia differs between stress agents. We...
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Coronary microvascular disease in hypertrophic and infiltrative cardiomyopathies
Pathologic hypertrophy of the cardiac muscle is a commonly encountered phenotype in clinical practice, associated with a variety of structural and...
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Relationship between adenosine A2a receptor polymorphism rs5751876 and fractional flow reserve during percutaneous coronary intervention
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) assessed during adenosine-induced maximal hyperemia has emerged as a useful tool for the guidance of percutaneous...
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Effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) over endothelial function in healthy individuals: a preliminary crossover clinical trial
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) causes stimulatory effects that raise cell metabolism. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of PBMT on the...
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Contrast Echocardiography for Assessing Myocardial Perfusion
Purpose of ReviewImprovements in ultrasound methods for detecting microbubble ultrasound enhancing agents have led to an increase in the use of...
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Coronary microvascular dysfunction and atrial reservoir function
BackgroundCoronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) refers to structural and functional abnormalities of the coronary microcirculation, which may be...
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Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: What Clinicians and Investigators Should Know
Purpose of ReviewAbnormal structure and function of the coronary microvasculature have been implicated in the pathophysiology of multiple...
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Effects of photobiomodulation with blue Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the healing of skin burns
The management of skin burns is still challenging. Among the therapeutic methods used, there are topical treatments with pharmacological and herbal...
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Optimization of the left ventricle ejection fraction estimate obtained during cardiac adenosine stress 82Rubidium-PET scanning: impact of different reconstruction protocols
BackgroundLeft ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) estimation using adenosine stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) can be challenging. The...
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Effect of Beta Blockers on the Hemodynamics and Thrombotic Risk of Coronary Artery Aneurysms in Kawasaki Disease
This study aims to simulate beta blockers’ (BB) effects on coronary artery aneurysms’ (CAA) hemodynamics and thrombotic risk in Kawasaki disease...
