Early Diagnostic Features of Left-to-Right Shunt–Induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Piglets

ConclusionsIn this successful left-to-right shunt–induced PAH model in piglets, sensitive indices including the Tei index, systolic volume index, ejection fraction, ventricular mass index, lung perfusion, and glycometabolism by PET–CT in early PAH are determined. For the first time, we report that glycometabolism by PET–CT is useful in early diagnosis. These indices may be used for the early diagnosis in the left-to-right shunt–induced PAH.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research