Bimodal intravascular volumetric imaging combining OCT and MPI
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13388
Abstract: PURPOSE Intravascular optical coherence tomography (IVOCT) is a catheter-based image modality allowing for high-resolution imaging of vessels. It is based on a fast sequential acquisition of A-scans with an axial spatial resolution in the range… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; image; mpi; shape ... See more keywords
Multi-planning integration advancing coastal zone management: a case study from Hainan Island, China
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DOI: 10.1007/s11852-018-0667-0
Abstract: The establishment of multi-planning integration (MPI) and an orderly spatial planning system has been identified as one of the most important issues in China. Since 2014, 28 counties and cities have been selected as typical… read more here.
Keywords: mpi; integration; hainan island; coastal zone ... See more keywords
The mystery poor prognosticator! Pharmacologic stress MPI prevalence and predictors: Insights from the Middle East
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-017-1157-8
Abstract: In this issue of The Journal, Dakik et al. compared the referral patterns of pharmacologic and physical stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUMC), a large tertiary hospital… read more here.
Keywords: mpi; cardiology; prevalence; middle east ... See more keywords
Future growth and success of nuclear cardiology
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-018-1211-1
Abstract: About 6 months ago, I reviewed a manuscript, and subsequently wrote an editorial, pertaining to a retrospective study undertaken by Mayo Clinic investigators, reporting a marked decline in the annual volume of SPECT myocardial perfusion… read more here.
Keywords: volume spect; mpi; cardiology; decrease ... See more keywords
Reducing radiation dose from myocardial perfusion imaging in subjects with complex congenital heart disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-01811-y
Abstract: The prevalence of defects and effective radiation dose from various myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) strategies in congenital heart disease (CHD) is unknown. We studied 75 subjects with complex CHD (ages 5 to 80 years) referred… read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; stress; stress rest; mpi ... See more keywords
Should patients hold proton pump inhibitors prior to 82Rubidium positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging?
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02072-w
Abstract: In the recent years, there has been a clear shift toward increased utilization of cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) in myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). This is seen in both the academic and private sectors. It… read more here.
Keywords: pet; mpi; use; cardiology ... See more keywords
The prognostic implications of ST-segment and T-wave abnormalities in patients undergoing regadenoson stress SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02382-z
Abstract: The prognostic implications of ST-segment and T-wave (ST/T) abnormalities in patients undergoing stress SPECT-myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) are not well defined. This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients who underwent regadenoson stress… read more here.
Keywords: mpi; wave abnormalities; mace; regadenoson stress ... See more keywords
Non-traditional factors affecting referral for coronary angiography following SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02419-3
Abstract: The use of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the management of coronary artery disease (CAD) is well established. Although prior studies have shown disparities in the use of invasive angiography in patients with acute MI,… read more here.
Keywords: mpi; non traditional; insurance; angiography ... See more keywords
The Prognostic Value of MPI in CKD: Can we do better?
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-021-02545-6
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Mortality from CVD progressively increases with worsening severity of CKD, despite adjustment for confounders. The prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: risk; prognostic value; cardiology; disease ... See more keywords
Mortality attributable to COVID-19 in nursing home residents: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01855-6
Abstract: Aim Coronavirus-19 disease (COVID-19) is a widespread condition in nursing home (NH). It is not known whether COVID-19 is associated with a higher risk of death than residents without COVID-19. Therefore, the aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: nursing home; mpi; mortality; covid ... See more keywords
A comprehensive study of MPI parallelism in three-dimensional discrete element method (DEM) simulation of complex-shaped granular particles
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DOI: 10.1007/s40571-018-0190-y
Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) DEM code for simulating complex-shaped granular particles is parallelized using message-passing interface (MPI). The concepts of link-block, ghost/border layer, and migration layer are put forward for design of the parallel algorithm, and… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; granular particles; mpi; shaped granular ... See more keywords