Myocardial Perfusion Assessment With Multidetector Computed Tomography

Myocardial Perfusion Assessment With Multidetector Computed Tomography

Demonstrate the ability of muti-detector computed tomography to adequately perform stress testing will result in a veritable "one-stop shop" of non-invasive cardiac imaging that is, the ability to directly visualize heart arteries with high accuracy and to simultaniously determine the hemodynamic significance of any blockages visualized.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults >18 years of age
• Adults undergoing myocardial perfusion SPECT imaging
• Adults with suspected coronary artery disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18
• Known or suspected renal insufficiency (Creatinine <1.7 mg/dl)
• Allergy to contrast
• Inability or contraindication to lexiscan or beta blocker