1983
Anatomic and prognostic significance of new T-wave inversion in unstable angina
Haines D, Raabe D, Gundel W, Wackers F. Anatomic and prognostic significance of new T-wave inversion in unstable angina. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1983, 52: 14-18. PMID: 6602539, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(83)90061-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-wave inversionNew T-wave inversionAnterior T-wave inversionSignificant right coronary artery diseaseRight coronary artery diseaseLeft anterior descending (LAD) arteryPositive predictive value 86Anterior descending (LAD) arteryCoronary artery diseaseSignificant LAD stenosisCoronary care unitInferior T-wave inversionsUnstable anginaArtery diseaseConsecutive patientsCoronary angiographyLAD stenosisCare unitInferior leadsSpecificity 89PatientsDiameter reductionAnginaHospitalizationStenosis
1980
Thallium-201 myocardial scintigraphy in acute myocardial infarction and ischemia
Wackers F. Thallium-201 myocardial scintigraphy in acute myocardial infarction and ischemia. Seminars In Nuclear Medicine 1980, 10: 127-145. PMID: 7394537, DOI: 10.1016/s0001-2998(80)80016-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionPerfusion defectsThallium-201 myocardial scintigraphyThallium-201 scintigraphyOnset of symptomsResults of scintigraphyChest painUnstable anginaJeopardized myocardiumMyocardial scintigraphyPrognostic stratificationEarly recognitionHigh riskInfarctionPatientsScintigraphyIschemiaHrAnginaComplicationsPainReliable method
1978
Thallium-201 scintigraphy in unstable angina pectoris.
Wackers F, Lie K, Liem K, Sokole E, Samson G, van der Schoot J, Durrer D. Thallium-201 scintigraphy in unstable angina pectoris. Circulation 1978, 57: 738-742. PMID: 630682, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.57.4.738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThallium-201 scintigraphyPain-free periodThallium-201 scansTransient ECG changesPositive scansAbnormal ECGUnstable anginaECG changesGroup IIUnstable angina pectorisFree periodCoronary surgeryAngina pectorisComplicated courseMaximal treatmentPatientsAnginaGroup IScintigraphyECGScansTreatmentPectorisScintiscanInfarction