Safety of Ultrasound Contrast Agents in Stress Echocardiography

Definity and Optison are perflutren-based ultrasound contrast agents used in echocardiography. United States Food and Drug Administration warnings regarding serious cardiopulmonary reactions and death after Definity administration highlighted the limited safety data in patients who undergo contrast...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of cardiology 2008-11, Vol.102 (9), p.1269-1272
Hauptverfasser:	Gabriel, Ruvin S., MD, Smyth, Yvonne M., MD, Menon, Venu, MD, Klein, Allan L., MD, Grimm, Richard A., DO, Thomas, James D., MD, Sabik, Ellen Mayer, MD
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Cardiac arrhythmia Cardiology Cardiology. Vascular system Cardiotonic Agents - adverse effects Cardiovascular Cardiovascular system Contrast Media - adverse effects Dobutamine - adverse effects Echocardiography, Stress Female Heart Arrest - chemically induced Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Risk Factors Tachycardia, Ventricular - chemically induced Ultrasonic imaging Ultrasonic investigative techniques
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