Detection of Coronary Stenosis With Intravenous Microbubbles

The Detection of Coronary Stenosis With Intravenous Mircrobubbles and Contrast Pulse Sequence Low Mechanical Index Imaging

To detect coronary artery disease by both coronary and carotid artery imaging and myocardial perfusion imaging using a new low mechanical index real time system.

The objective of this clinical study will be to visualize both coronary and carotid arteries as well as detect myocardial perfusion following a routine intravenous injection of Definity (0.05-0.20 millimeters), Optison (0.1-0.4 millimeters) or PESDA (0.05-0.2 mL). Following these injections , we will attempt to Contrast Pulse Sequencing on the Siemens Acuson Sequoia system to image both the coronary and carotid arteries, as well as the Myocardial perfusion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• subjects scheduled for routine echocardiogram to look for evidence of Coronary artery disease or a stress echocardiogram
• women of child-bearing potential must be taking a medically approved form of birth control with a negative urine pregnancy test
• be conscious and coherent, and be able to communicate effectively with study personnel
• last eight patients will be diabetics who smoke
• provide informed consent after receiving a verbal and written explanation of the purpose and nature of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe valvular heart disease by Doppler Echocardiography
• females of child-bearing potential who are not taking a medically approved method of birth control will be excluded. If the patient is pregnant she will be excluded.
• patients who are allergic to blood or blood products will be excluded
• have contraindication to Optison, Definity, or PESDA (pulmonary HTN, cardiac shunt)
• non diabetics, non smokers