A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
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Bruno Gomes Padilha, Daniela Sabino, Maria Clementina Giorgi, José Soares Jr., Marisa Izaki, [...]
Bruno Gomes Padilha, Daniela Sabino, Maria Clementina Giorgi, José Soares Jr., Marisa Izaki, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/abc.20160198
Introduction Coronary angiography (CAG) is the standard diagnostic method for detection of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, it is often necessary to evaluate the expression of a coronary obstruction in relation to myocardial perfusion, before defining the best patient management. Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy with technetium-99m-Sestamibi (99mTc-sestamibi) allows early detection and evaluation of disease extension and cardiovascular risk in patients with suspected or established CAD, helping in decision-making regarding the start and type of therapy to be implemented. This method has […]
Keywords: Cardiac Catheterization; Coronary Artery Disease; Myocardial Perfusion Imaging; Radionuclide Imaging; Rubidium-82; Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi