Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Pulmonary Hypertension: A Correlation Analysis
Completed
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Interventions
- Other: Diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Registration Number
- NCT00875940
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Must have an interpretable Tc-99m myocardial perfusion scan and an interpretable echocardiogram.
Exclusion Criteria
- Technically inadequate noninvasive test.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Group 1 Diagnostic imaging procedures. Patients having both Tc-99m perfusion scan and echocardiogram.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Sensitivity and specificity of quantitation of Tc-99m perfusion scans for identification of pulmonary hypertension. 2 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Cincinnati
🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States