Detection of right ventricular myocardial perfusion and contractile reserve by contrast echocardiography and low dose dobutamine in myocardial infarction after successful right coronary angioplasty

Arch Cardiol Mex. 2002 Jan-Mar;72(1):49-52.

Abstract

We assessed right ventricular myocardial reperfusion through intracoronary contrast and transesophageal echocardiography after right coronary angioplasty. Low dose dobutamine was used to demonstrate contractile reserve in areas with microvascular integrity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Cardiotonic Agents* / administration & dosage
  • Contrast Media
  • Coronary Circulation
  • Dobutamine* / administration & dosage
  • Echocardiography / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Contraction
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
  • Remission Induction

Substances

  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Contrast Media
  • Dobutamine