Impact of Diabetes on the Risk Stratification Using Stress Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Patients With Symptoms Suggestive of Coronary Artery Disease

Giri, Satyendra; J. Shaw, Leslee; R. Murthy, Dakshina; I. Travin, Mark; Douglas Miller, D.; Hachamovitch, Rory; Borges-Neto, S.; S. Berman, Daniel; D. Waters, David; V. Heller, Gary

doi:10.1161/hc5001.100528

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Impact of Diabetes on the Risk Stratification Using Stress Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Patients With Symptoms Suggestive of Coronary Artery Disease

Published in Circulation • Jan 1, 2002

Authors:

Satyendra Giri

Leslee J. Shaw

Dakshina R. Murthy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease can develop prematurely and is the leading cause of death among diabetics, making noninvasive risk stratification desirable. METHODS AND RESULTS: Patients with symptoms of coronary artery disease who were undergoing stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) from 5...

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Medicine

Cardiology

Internal medicine

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