1999
Quantification of regional myocardial wall thickening on electrocardiogram-gated SPECT imaging
Shen M, Liu Y, Sinusas A, Fetterman R, Bruni W, Drozhinin O, Zaret B, Wackers F. Quantification of regional myocardial wall thickening on electrocardiogram-gated SPECT imaging. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 1999, 6: 583-595. PMID: 10608585, DOI: 10.1016/s1071-3581(99)90095-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlgorithmsComputer SimulationDiastoleElectrocardiographyHeart VentriclesHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedModels, CardiovascularMyocardial InfarctionObserver VariationPhantoms, ImagingPilot ProjectsRadiopharmaceuticalsReproducibility of ResultsSoftwareSystoleTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonVentricular Function, LeftVentricular RemodelingVentriculography, First-PassConceptsPrior myocardial infarctionRegional wall thickeningNormal subjectsMyocardial infarctionWall thickeningNormal wall thickeningPilot studyRegional left ventricular functionLeft ventricular functionAbnormal wall thickeningPercent count increaseECG-gated SPECT imagesSingle photon emissionSPECT imagesCardiac cycleLeft ventricular wallReproducibility of interpretationRegional left ventricular wallPrior infarctionCoronary diseaseVentricular functionValidation studyInfarct areaNormal rangeAnatomic areas
1996
Quantitative comparison of single-isotope and dual-isotope stress-rest single-photon emission computed tomographic imaging for reversibility of defects
Siebelink H, Natale D, Sinusas A, Wackers F. Quantitative comparison of single-isotope and dual-isotope stress-rest single-photon emission computed tomographic imaging for reversibility of defects. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 1996, 3: 483-493. PMID: 8989673, DOI: 10.1016/s1071-3581(96)90058-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDefect reversibilitySingle photon emissionDual-isotope SPECTNormal databaseStress-rest single-photon emissionTechnetium 99m-labeled sestamibiStress-induced myocardial ischemiaStress single-photon emissionPerfusion defect reversibilityPrior myocardial infarctionDefect sizeRest/stressSingle-isotope imagingMyocardial infarctionThallium SPECTMyocardial ischemiaIndividual patientsMyocardial perfusionThallium-201PatientsSestamibiCircumferential count profilesTomographic imagingImaging protocolDual-isotope imagingQuantification of technetium 99m-labeled sestamibi single-photon emission computed tomography based on mean counts improves accuracy for assessment of relative regional myocardial blood flow: Experimental validation in a canine model
Liu Y, Sinusas A, Shi C, Shen M, Dione D, Heller E, Wackers F. Quantification of technetium 99m-labeled sestamibi single-photon emission computed tomography based on mean counts improves accuracy for assessment of relative regional myocardial blood flow: Experimental validation in a canine model. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 1996, 3: 312-320. PMID: 8799250, DOI: 10.1016/s1071-3581(96)90091-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCoronary CirculationDogsHeartTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsMyocardial blood flowRelative blood flowRelative myocardial blood flowRegional myocardial blood flowCoronary artery occlusionBlood flowSingle photon emissionArtery occlusionCanine modelShort-axis slicesEx vivoSestamibi single-photon emissionMyocardial countsFlow deficitsMyocardial count densityNormal blood flowMean countsRegional myocardial perfusionCount profilesMIBI uptakeMIBI SPECTSestamibi SPECTMyocardial perfusionCircumferential count profilesRelative regional myocardial blood flow
1995
Lung uptake of technetium 99m-labeled sestamibi.
Sinusas A, Meizlish J. Lung uptake of technetium 99m-labeled sestamibi. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 1995, 2: 98. PMID: 9420772, DOI: 10.1016/s1071-3581(05)80020-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
One-year prognosis of patients with normal planar or single-photon emission computed tomographic technetium 99m-labeled sestamibi exercise imaging
Raiker K, Sinusas A, Wackers F, Zaret B. One-year prognosis of patients with normal planar or single-photon emission computed tomographic technetium 99m-labeled sestamibi exercise imaging. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 1994, 1: 449-456. PMID: 9420729, DOI: 10.1007/bf02961599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overEchocardiographyExercise TestFemaleHeartHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsNondiagnostic exercise electrocardiogramsPositive exercise electrocardiogramExercise electrocardiogramPrognostic significanceSingle photon emissionHigher cardiac event rateCardiac event rateChest pain syndromeNegative exercise electrocardiogramNonfatal myocardial infarctionOne-year prognosisPositive stress electrocardiogramCoronary artery diseaseFavorable prognostic significanceMyocardial perfusion imagingStress perfusion imagesCardiac causesCardiac eventsPain syndromeArtery diseaseConsecutive patientsExercise SPECTMyocardial infarctionFavorable outcomeStress electrocardiogramEffects of altered left ventricular geometry on quantitative technetium 99m sestamibi defect size in humans: Perfusion imaging during coronary angioplasty
Haronian H, Sinusas A, Remetz M, Brennan J, Cabin H, Zaret B, Wackers F. Effects of altered left ventricular geometry on quantitative technetium 99m sestamibi defect size in humans: Perfusion imaging during coronary angioplasty. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 1994, 1: 150-158. PMID: 9420682, DOI: 10.1007/bf02984087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryElectrocardiographyFemaleHeartHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial ContractionRadionuclide ImagingTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiVentricular Function, LeftConceptsPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyLeft ventricular geometryAltered left ventricular geometryCoronary angioplastyRegional wall motionVentricular geometryEnd-diastolic imagesMyocardial perfusionExercise-induced myocardial ischemiaAbnormal regional wall motionMyocardial risk areaTransluminal coronary angioplastyQuantitative defectsExperimental animal modelsPlanar myocardial perfusionMyocardial perfusion imagingQuantitative technetiumResultsNine patientsVentricular functionCoronary arteryMyocardial infarctionVessel occlusionMyocardial ischemiaPerfusion defectsWall motion
1993
Myocardial risk area defined by technetium-99m sestamibi imaging during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: Comparison with coronary angiography
Haronian H, Remetz M, Sinusas A, Baron J, Miller H, Cleman M, Zaret B, Wackers F. Myocardial risk area defined by technetium-99m sestamibi imaging during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: Comparison with coronary angiography. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1993, 22: 1033-1043. PMID: 8409038, DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(93)90413-u.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryClinical ProtocolsCollateral CirculationCoronary AngiographyCoronary DiseaseEvaluation Studies as TopicFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionObserver VariationPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisReproducibility of ResultsRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsMyocardial risk areaCoronary angiographyCoronary angioplastyQuantitative myocardial perfusionMyocardial perfusionMyocardial areaPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyAngiographic risk scoresSmall risk areasTransluminal coronary angioplastyCoronary artery diseaseCoronary artery stenosisInitial myocardial uptakeAngioplasty balloon inflationArtery diseaseLeft anteriorNonperfused areaArtery stenosisCoronary anatomyCoronary arteryBalloon inflationPatient managementMyocardial uptakeRisk scoreAngioplasty
1990
Experimental studies of the physiologic properties of technetium-99m isonitriles
Beller G, Sinusas A. Experimental studies of the physiologic properties of technetium-99m isonitriles. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1990, 66: e5-e8. PMID: 2145747, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(90)90605-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimalsCoronary DiseaseDogsHeartNitrilesOrganotechnetium CompoundsRadionuclide ImagingTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiCardiac imaging with technetium 99m-labeled isonitriles
Sinusas A, Beller G, Watson D. Cardiac imaging with technetium 99m-labeled isonitriles. Journal Of Thoracic Imaging 1990, 5: 20-30. PMID: 2194038, DOI: 10.1097/00005382-199007000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngina, UnstableCoronary DiseaseHumansMyocardial InfarctionNitrilesOrganotechnetium CompoundsRadionuclide ImagingTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTissue DistributionConceptsMyocardial perfusionMyocardial injuryMyocardial ischemiaNoninvasive meansAcute coronary occlusionIschemic myocardial injuryIrreversible myocardial injurySingle-day protocolFull clinical implicationsFurther clinical studiesReversible myocardial ischemiaMyocardial dysfunctionMyocardial salvageCoronary occlusionClinical studiesMyocardial imaging agentClinical experienceTherapeutic interventionsInitial experienceClinical implicationsPerfusionIschemiaImaging agentInjuryRadiotracer
1989
Effect of ischemia and postischemic dysfunction on myocardial uptake of technetium-99m-labeled methoxyisobutyl isonitrile and thallium-201
Sinusas A, Watson D, Cannon J, Beller G. Effect of ischemia and postischemic dysfunction on myocardial uptake of technetium-99m-labeled methoxyisobutyl isonitrile and thallium-201. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1989, 14: 1785-1793. PMID: 2584570, DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(89)90034-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood PressureCoronary CirculationCoronary DiseaseDogsHeartHeart RateNitrilesOrganotechnetium CompoundsRadionuclide ImagingSystoleTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiThallium RadioisotopesConceptsLow coronary flowThallium-201Postischemic dysfunctionMyocardial uptakeArtery occlusionMethoxyisobutyl isonitrileEndocardial flowCoronary flowGroup II dogsTwo-dimensional echocardiographyEffects of ischemiaRegional blood flowOpen-chest canine modelMyocardial perfusion agentEpicardial segmentsRadionuclide injectionBlood flowEndocardial segmentsRegional dysfunctionIschemic regionLeft ventricleCanine modelDysfunctionGroup IPerfusion agent