Myocardial perfusion reserve of kidney transplant patients is well preserved

Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and increased cardiovascular mortality. Endothelial dysfunction can be studied measuring myocardial perfusion reserve (MPR). MPR is the ratio of stress and rest myocardial perfusion (MP) and reflects the capa...

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Main Authors: Johanna Päivärinta, Kaj Metsärinne, Eliisa Löyttyniemi, Jarmo Teuho, Tuula Tolvanen, Juhani Knuuti, Niina Koivuviita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-02-01
Series:EJNMMI Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13550-020-0606-6