Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Pulmonary Hypertension: A Correlation Analysis

University of Cincinnati

Overview

The study hypothesis is that a quantitative index can be derived from Tc-99m myocardial perfusion scans that accurately identifies the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy and pulmonary hypertension. Echocardiography provides the reference standard.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pulmonary Hypertension

Interventions

Diagnostic imaging procedures.OTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Must have an interpretable Tc-99m myocardial perfusion scan and an interpretable echocardiogram. Exclusion Criteria: * Technically inadequate noninvasive test.

Locations (1)

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Sensitivity and specificity of quantitation of Tc-99m perfusion scans for identification of pulmonary hypertension.

Time frame: 2 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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