Abstract
Background MRI Adenosine stress perfusion is a well-established method of evaluating myocardial ischaemia but we know from a number of studies that false negatives are a potential weakness of this modality. Assessment of splenic perfusion at stress and rest (splenic switch-off) has recently been suggested as a means of identifying true pharmacological stress response to adenosine [1]. This is a promising technique but can only be assessed after the stress procedure. The aim of this study was to compare symptomatic and haemodynamic response with visual assessment of splenic perfusion during stress and rest perfusion imaging to see if we could accurately predict those who would have absent splenic switch-off.
Highlights
MRI Adenosine stress perfusion is a well-established method of evaluating myocardial ischaemia but we know from a number of studies that false negatives are a potential weakness of this modality
Adequate haemodynamic response was considered as a heartrate increase ≥ 10bpm and/or SBP decrease ≥ 10 mmHg
Splenic switch-off was assessed by visual comparison between stress and rest images
Summary
MRI Adenosine stress perfusion is a well-established method of evaluating myocardial ischaemia but we know from a number of studies that false negatives are a potential weakness of this modality. Assessment of splenic perfusion at stress and rest (splenic switch-off) has recently been suggested as a means of identifying true pharmacological stress response to adenosine [1]. This is a promising technique but can only be assessed after the stress procedure. The aim of this study was to compare symptomatic and haemodynamic response with visual assessment of splenic perfusion during stress and rest perfusion imaging to see if we could accurately predict those who would have absent splenic switch-off
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