Myocardial perfusion reserve of kidney transplant patients is well preserved
ConclusionsMP during stress is preserved in kidney transplant patients with CKD stage 2 –3. The reduced MPR appears to be explained by increased resting MP. This is likely linked with increased cardiac workload due to sympathetic overactivation in kidney transplant patients.
Source: EJNMMI Research - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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