Volume 32, Nº 1, January and February 2019
DOI: http://www.dx.doi.org/10.5935/ijcs.2359-4802.20180048
REVIEW ARTICLE
Myocardial Viability: From PARR-2 to IMAGE HF - Current Evidence and Future Directions
Fernanda Erthal
Christiane Wiefels
Steven Promislow
Riina Kandolin
Ellamae Stadnick
Lisa Mielniczuk
Terrence Ruddy
Gary Small
Rob Beanlands
Dr. Fernanda Erthal
Abstract
Ischemic heart failure is a growing disease with high morbidity and mortality. Several studies suggest the benefit of viability imaging to assist revascularization decision, but there is controversy. Multiple imaging modalities can be used to accurately define hibernating myocardium; however, the best approach remains uncertain. This review will highlight current evidence and future directions of viability imaging assessment.
Keywords: Heart Failure; Myocardial Stunning; Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography; Hybernating
