Antimyosin scintigraphy for detection of cardiac amyloidosis.
| Title | Antimyosin scintigraphy for detection of cardiac amyloidosis. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1997 |
| Authors | Lekakis, J., Dimopoulos M., Nanas J., Prassopoulos V., Agapitos N., Alexopoulos G., Palazis L., Kostamis P., Stamatelopoulos S., & Moulopoulos S. |
| Journal | Am J Cardiol |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pagination | 963-5 |
| Date Published | 1997 Oct 01 |
| ISSN | 0002-9149 |
| Keywords | Adult, Amyloidosis, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Cardiomyopathies, Female, Humans, Indium Radioisotopes, Male, Middle Aged, Myosins, Prospective Studies, Radionuclide Imaging |
| Abstract | The diagnostic value of antimyosin scanning in 7 patients with biopsy-proven cardiac amyloidosis was examined in this study. Antimyosin imaging was positive in all amyloid patients, with more intense uptake in patients with heart failure. |
| DOI | 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00558-4 |
| Alternate Journal | Am J Cardiol |
| PubMed ID | 9382020 |
