To detect coronary artery disease by both coronary and carotid artery imaging and myocardial perfusion imaging using a new low mechanical index real time system.
The objective of this clinical study will be to visualize both coronary and carotid arteries as well as detect myocardial perfusion following a routine intravenous injection of Definity (0.05-0.20 millimeters), Optison (0.1-0.4 millimeters) or PESDA (0.05-0.2 mL). Following these injections , we will attempt to Contrast Pulse Sequencing on the Siemens Acuson Sequoia system to image both the coronary and carotid arteries, as well as the Myocardial perfusion.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Detection of coronary and carotid artery stenoses and perfusion defects during standard echocardiographic examination
To determine whether this imaging scheme can detect both coronary and carotid artery stenoses as well as perfusion defects during a standard echocardiographic examination
Time frame: 2-4 months
Visual analysis of coronary and carotid arteries and perfusion defects during standard echocardiogram examination
Visually analyze the coronary and carotid arteries as well as perfusion defects during a standard echocardiogram examination
Time frame: immediate
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