This investigation tested the application of low-dose dobutamine (LDD) gated single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with thallium 201 for myocardial viability detection early after acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Prediction of left ventricular wall motion recovery after acute myocardial infarction by Tl-201 gated SPECT: incremental value of integrated contractile reserve assessment.
Division of Cardiology, Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto Campus, University of São Paulo, CEP: 14048-900 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.