2010
Prevalence and predictors of mechanical dyssynchrony as defined by phase analysis in patients with left ventricular dysfunction undergoing gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging
Samad Z, Atchley AE, Trimble MA, Sun JL, Shaw LK, Pagnanelli R, Chen J, Garcia EV, Iskandrian AE, Velazquez EJ, Borges-Neto S. Prevalence and predictors of mechanical dyssynchrony as defined by phase analysis in patients with left ventricular dysfunction undergoing gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2010, 18: 24-30. PMID: 21082299, PMCID: PMC3077282, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-010-9310-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAlgorithmsCardiac-Gated Single-Photon Emission Computer-Assisted TomographyFemaleHumansImage EnhancementImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedIncidenceMaleMyocardial Perfusion ImagingNorth CarolinaPrevalenceReproducibility of ResultsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSensitivity and SpecificityVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsLeft ventricular dysfunctionMechanical dyssynchronyVentricular dysfunctionIndependent predictorsBlack raceQRS durationPhase SDGated SPECT myocardial perfusionLeft ventricular ejection fractionTomography myocardial perfusion imagingStress scoresVentricular ejection fractionIschemic heart diseasePopulation of patientsMeasures of dyssynchronySPECT myocardial perfusionMyocardial perfusion imagingSingle photon emissionSignificant dyssynchronyEjection fractionEntire cohortUnivariate predictorsClinical variablesHeart diseaseMale genderDoes Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Provide Incremental Prognostic Information to Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction?
Mudrick DW, Velazquez E, Borges-Neto S. Does Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Provide Incremental Prognostic Information to Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction? Current Cardiology Reports 2010, 12: 155-161. PMID: 20425171, DOI: 10.1007/s11886-010-0093-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCardiac-Gated Single-Photon Emission Computer-Assisted TomographyCoronary Artery DiseaseDeath, Sudden, CardiacHumansMass ScreeningMyocardial Perfusion ImagingPositron-Emission TomographyPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRisk AssessmentSensitivity and SpecificityStroke VolumeVentricular Function, LeftConceptsEjection fractionVentricular functionNonfatal cardiac eventsGated single-photon emissionIncremental prognostic informationSignificant coronary diseaseVentricular ejection fractionCoronary artery diseaseOptimal treatment strategySudden cardiac deathNuclear imaging studiesImportant clinical implicationsMyocardial perfusion imagingPositron emission tomographySingle photon emissionIschemic burdenCardiac eventsArtery diseaseCardiac deathCoronary diseasePrognostic informationTreatment strategiesMyocardial perfusionPerfusion imagingBest predictor
2008
Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony as Assessed by Phase Analysis of ECG‐Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chen J, Garcia EV, Lerakis S, Henneman MM, Bax JJ, Trimble MA, Borges‐Neto S, Velazquez EJ, Iskandrian AE. Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony as Assessed by Phase Analysis of ECG‐Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging. Echocardiography 2008, 25: 1186-1194. PMID: 18986406, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2008.00782.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac resynchronization therapyMyocardial perfusion imagingTissue Doppler imagingLV dyssynchronyPerfusion imagingTomography myocardial perfusion imagingSPECT myocardial perfusion imagingElectrocardiography-gated single-photon emissionSevere heart failureVentricular mechanical dyssynchronySingle photon emissionHeart failureMechanical dyssynchronyResynchronization therapyClinical evaluationDyssynchronyLeft ventricleDoppler imagingPatientsRegional wallMechanical contractionPhoton emissionCardiac cycleImportant predictorFourier harmonic functionsEvaluation of mechanical dyssynchrony and myocardial perfusion using phase analysis of gated SPECT imaging in patients with left ventricular dysfunction
Trimble MA, Borges-Neto S, Honeycutt EF, Shaw LK, Pagnanelli R, Chen J, Iskandrian AE, Garcia EV, Velazquez EJ. Evaluation of mechanical dyssynchrony and myocardial perfusion using phase analysis of gated SPECT imaging in patients with left ventricular dysfunction. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2008, 15: 663-670. PMID: 18761269, PMCID: PMC3048059, DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2008.06.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft ventricular dysfunctionMechanical dyssynchronyQRS durationPhase SDHF patientsVentricular dysfunctionPerfusion abnormalitiesMyocardial perfusionGated SPECT myocardial perfusion imagingLV phase distributionPhase analysis indicesSPECT myocardial perfusion imagingHeart failure patientsCardiac resynchronization therapyMeasures of dyssynchronyMyocardial perfusion imagingSingle photon emissionLV dysfunctionFailure patientsResynchronization therapyEjection fractionElectrical dyssynchronyMyocardial functionDyssynchronyMyocardial thickeningEmerging Role of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging to Evaluate Patients for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy††Conflicts of interest: Dr. Garcia has an ownership interest in and serves as a consultant and advisory board member for Syntermed, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garcia also receives royalties from the sale of clinical software that was used as part of this research. Dr. Borges-Neto and Dr. Trimble have received research support from the Duke-Medtronic Strategic Alliance, which funded some of the studies reviewed in this report.
Trimble MA, Borges-Neto S, Velazquez EJ, Chen J, Shaw LK, Pagnanelli R, Garcia EV, Iskandrian AE. Emerging Role of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging to Evaluate Patients for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy††Conflicts of interest: Dr. Garcia has an ownership interest in and serves as a consultant and advisory board member for Syntermed, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garcia also receives royalties from the sale of clinical software that was used as part of this research. Dr. Borges-Neto and Dr. Trimble have received research support from the Duke-Medtronic Strategic Alliance, which funded some of the studies reviewed in this report. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2008, 102: 211-217. PMID: 18602524, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.03.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac resynchronization therapyMechanical dyssynchronyElectrical dyssynchronyMyocardial perfusionSignificant heart failure symptomsTomographic myocardial perfusion imagingLV functional improvementHeart failure symptomsLV systolic dysfunctionSevere LV dysfunctionSelection of patientsManagement of patientsLV mechanical dyssynchronyLeft ventricular dyssynchronyMyocardial perfusion imagingCurrent selection criteriaLV dysfunctionSystolic dysfunctionEchocardiographic measuresResynchronization therapyVentricular dyssynchronyCardiac resynchronizationClinical statusLV remodelingFailure symptomsRepeatability and reproducibility of phase analysis of gated single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging used to quantify cardiac dyssynchrony
Trimble MA, Velazquez EJ, Adams GL, Honeycutt EF, Pagnanelli RA, Barnhart HX, Chen J, Iskandrian AE, Garcia EV, Borges-Neto S. Repeatability and reproducibility of phase analysis of gated single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging used to quantify cardiac dyssynchrony. Nuclear Medicine Communications 2008, 29: 374-381. PMID: 18317303, PMCID: PMC3048057, DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0b013e3282f81380.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle photon emissionLeft ventricular dysfunctionTomography perfusion imagingPhase standard deviationNormal controlsPerfusion imagingVentricular dysfunctionTomography myocardial perfusion imagingMyocardial perfusion imagingIntraclass correlation coefficientCardiac dyssynchronyDyssynchronyPatientsInterobserver comparisonsIntraobserver comparisonsDysfunctionPhase indexMean absolute differenceImagingMeasuring left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony from ECG-gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging.
Chen J, Garcia EV, Henneman MM, Bax JJ, Boogers MJ, Trimble MA, Borges-Neto S, Velazquez EJ, Iskandrian AE. Measuring left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony from ECG-gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging. Minerva Cardioangiologica 2008, 56: 227-35. PMID: 18319701.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac resynchronization therapyTissue Doppler imagingMyocardial perfusion imagingLV dyssynchronyECG-gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imagingPerfusion imagingCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) trialsMyocardial strain-rate imagingTomography myocardial perfusion imagingClinical validationAvailable echocardiographic techniquesSPECT myocardial perfusion imagingSevere heart failureVentricular mechanical dyssynchronyPredictors of responseRoutine clinical practiceStrain rate imagingSingle photon emissionEntire left ventricleHeart failureMechanical dyssynchronyResynchronization therapyEchocardiographic techniquesDyssynchronyClinical practice