2022
What happened to ASNC’s founding members? The 2021 survey
Wackers F. What happened to ASNC’s founding members? The 2021 survey. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2022, 29: 917-918. PMID: 35233746, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-02936-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
George A. Beller, MD (Born 1940)
Wackers FJT, Corner T. George A. Beller, MD (Born 1940). Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2020, 27: 723-725. PMID: 32367225, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02115-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHeinz R. Schelbert, MD, PhD. (Born 1939)
Wackers FJT, Corner T. Heinz R. Schelbert, MD, PhD. (Born 1939). Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2020, 27: 25-27. PMID: 31897997, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-02001-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
K. Lance Gould, MD (born October 28, 1938)
Wackers FJT, Corner T. K. Lance Gould, MD (born October 28, 1938). Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2019, 26: 1841-1843. PMID: 31332659, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-01822-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBarry L. Zaret, MD and H. William Strauss, MD
Wackers FJT, Corner T. Barry L. Zaret, MD and H. William Strauss, MD. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2019, 26: 1521-1525. PMID: 30963420, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-01707-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Michael E. Phelps, PhD (born August 24, 1939)
Wackers FJT, Corner H. Michael E. Phelps, PhD (born August 24, 1939). Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2018, 26: 34-35. PMID: 30382503, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-018-01492-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDavid E. Kuhl (1929–2017)
Wackers FJT, Corner T. David E. Kuhl (1929–2017). Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2018, 26: 1062-1063. PMID: 30171521, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-018-1427-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchJoseph P. Kriss, MD (1915-1989)
Wackers FJT, Corner O. Joseph P. Kriss, MD (1915-1989). Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2018, 26: 717-718. PMID: 30109591, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-018-1403-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHal O. Anger, DSc (hon) (1920-2005)
Wackers FJT, Corner O. Hal O. Anger, DSc (hon) (1920-2005). Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2018, 26: 372-373. PMID: 30051346, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-018-1384-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
The influence of clopidogrel on ischemia diagnosed by myocardial perfusion stress testing
Jovin IS, Ebisu KA, Oprea AD, Brandt CA, Natale D, Finta LA, Dziura J, Wackers FJ. The influence of clopidogrel on ischemia diagnosed by myocardial perfusion stress testing. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2015, 23: 773-779. PMID: 26338428, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-015-0268-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReversible perfusion defectsOdds ratioPerfusion defectsMyocardial perfusion stress testMyocardial perfusion stress testingStress testStress myocardial perfusion scansMyocardial single photon emissionAdenosine stress testInfluence of clopidogrelLikelihood of ischemiaMyocardial perfusion testingUse of clopidogrelCoronary vascular toneExercise stress testMyocardial perfusion scanMyocardial perfusion imagingSingle photon emissionAdenosine receptor antagonistDiagnosis of ischemiaPerfusion scanPerfusion testingVascular toneReceptor antagonistTomography scanMentorship at Distance: A new initiative of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology
Wackers FJ, Iskandrian AE. Mentorship at Distance: A new initiative of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2015, 22: 403-404. PMID: 25824019, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-015-0117-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Predictors of Physical Inactivity in Men and Women With Type 2 Diabetes From the Detection of Ischemia in Asymptomatic Diabetics (DIAD) Study
McCarthy M, Davey J, Wackers F, Chyun D. Predictors of Physical Inactivity in Men and Women With Type 2 Diabetes From the Detection of Ischemia in Asymptomatic Diabetics (DIAD) Study. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2014, 40: 678-687. PMID: 24942531, PMCID: PMC4169341, DOI: 10.1177/0145721714540055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCanadaDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic AngiopathiesExerciseFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotor ActivityMyocardial IschemiaPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesPredictive Value of TestsPrevalenceProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSedentary BehaviorTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsAsymptomatic Diabetics (DIAD) studyPhysical inactivityType 2 diabetesDetection of ischemiaDiabetic studyOverweight/obesityPrimary care practicesPhysical activity dataGender-related differencesAsymptomatic patientsAutonomic neuropathySilent ischemiaSecondary data analysisCare practicesType 2Secondary analysisIschemiaDiabetesTime pointsInactivityBaselineWomenMenGender differencesYearsCall for a standard unit of defect size
Wackers F. Call for a standard unit of defect size. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2014, 21: 682-684. PMID: 24715620, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-014-9874-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Volume in Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction
Jovin IS, Ebisu K, Liu Y, Finta LA, Oprea AD, Brandt CA, Dziura J, Wackers FJ. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Volume in Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction. Congestive Heart Failure 2012, 19: 130-134. PMID: 23241105, DOI: 10.1111/chf.12013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLVEF of patientsLeft ventricular ejection fractionLower peak filling ratePeak filling rateEnd-diastolic volumeNormal peak filling ratesEquilibrium radionuclide angiocardiographyVentricular ejection fractionDiastolic dysfunctionAsymptomatic patientsEjection fractionLow left ventricular ejection fractionNormal left ventricular ejection fractionVentricular end-diastolic volumeMild systolic dysfunctionNormal systolic functionEDV indexSystolic dysfunctionSystolic functionRadionuclide angiocardiographyPatientsDysfunctionRepeat scansFilling rateAngiocardiographyThe origins and early years of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Wackers FJ, Leppo JA. The origins and early years of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2012, 20: 6-16. PMID: 23229647, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-012-9651-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe heart rate response to adenosine: A simple predictor of adverse cardiac outcomes in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes
Hage FG, Wackers FJ, Bansal S, Chyun DA, Young LH, Inzucchi SE, Iskandrian AE. The heart rate response to adenosine: A simple predictor of adverse cardiac outcomes in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes. International Journal Of Cardiology 2012, 167: 2952-2957. PMID: 22981277, PMCID: PMC3723723, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.08.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbnormal myocardial perfusion imagingMyocardial perfusion imagingHeart rate responseCardiac eventsMPI abnormalitiesAsymptomatic patientsAdenosine myocardial perfusion imagingHard cardiac event rateCardiovascular risk factor managementCox proportional regression modelType 2 diabetes mellitusAsymptomatic Diabetics (DIAD) studyCardiac event rateNonfatal myocardial infarctionCardiac autonomic neuropathyRate responseRisk factor managementYears of followAdverse cardiac outcomesProportional regression modelHigh cardiac riskType 2 diabetesDetection of ischemiaAbnormal HRRAutonomic neuropathyAcute chest pain of uncertain etiology, the short and long view
Wackers F. Acute chest pain of uncertain etiology, the short and long view. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2012, 19: 220-223. PMID: 22271368, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-012-9514-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGender-based divergence of cardiovascular outcomes in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes: Results from the DIAD study
Tandon S, Wackers F, Inzucchi SE, Bansal S, Staib LH, Chyun DA, Davey JA, Young LH. Gender-based divergence of cardiovascular outcomes in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes: Results from the DIAD study. Diabetes And Vascular Disease Research 2012, 9: 124-130. PMID: 22228772, DOI: 10.1177/1479164111431470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAsymptomatic DiseasesCanadaCardiovascular DiseasesDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHumansIncidenceKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedMyocardial Perfusion ImagingPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsType 2 diabetesMyocardial perfusion imagingCardiovascular outcomesStress myocardial perfusion imagingAsymptomatic Diabetics (DIAD) studyBetter cardiac outcomesHigh-risk womenCoronary artery diseaseHigh-risk menDetection of ischemiaMPI abnormalitiesAsymptomatic patientsAsymptomatic menCardiac eventsCardiac outcomesArtery diseaseAsymptomatic womenAbnormal screeningDiabetic studyPerfusion imagingDIAD studyWomenMenDiabetesOutcomes
2011
Non-invasive imaging in acute chest pain syndromes
Sechtem U, Achenbach S, Friedrich M, Wackers F, Zamorano J. Non-invasive imaging in acute chest pain syndromes. European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging 2011, 13: 69-78. PMID: 22094238, DOI: 10.1093/ejechocard/jer250.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe art of communicating: The Nuclear Cardiology Report
Wackers F. The art of communicating: The Nuclear Cardiology Report. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2011, 18: 833-835. PMID: 21706272, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-011-9417-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research