Incidence of rapid resolution of defects on stress thallium scans.
A prospective study was performed to determine the frequency with which defects on stress thallium images undergo rapid resolution. Analysis of paired views showed that 15% of the defects present in anterior views resolve in less than 30 minutes. This study documents the loss of sensitivity that can occur if imaging does not begin promptly after injection.
D000368:Aged; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011868:Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013793:Thallium; D013997:Time Factors
D011868:Radioisotopes; D013793:Thallium