Journal of Coronary Heart Diseases

Department of Cardiology, University of Bergen, 5007 Bergen, Norway

Publications

• Mini Review   
  The Use of Multimodality Imaging in the Diagnosis of Ischemic Heart Disease in Women
  Author(s): Lisandro Stepanov*
  
  Women with coronary artery disease have a worse short and long-term prognosis than men and the prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is rising. Women are less likely than men to present with classic anginal symptoms and are more likely to be misdiagnosed. There are several non-invasive imaging modalities available for diagnosing ischemic heart disease in women and many of these modalities can also help with prognosis and management. Choosing the best imaging modality to evaluate women with possible ischemic heart disease is a scenario that clinicians frequently face. Earlier modalities, such as exercise treadmill testing, show significant gender differences in performance, whereas newer modalities, such as coronary CT angiography, myocardial perfusion imaging and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, are highly specific and sensitive for detect.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-6020.2022.6.147

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