Why the study?
Does equilibrium gated radionuclide angiography accurately measure left ventricular ejection fraction compared to biplane left ventricular cineangiography in infants and children with congenital heart disease?
Population
60 infants and children with congenital heart disease, median age 2.25 years (17 were less than 1 year old).
Comparison
Equilibrium gated radionuclide technique vs Biplane left ventricular cineangiography
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports radionuclide angiography for LVEF in most pediatric CHD; leaves open accuracy in right-to-left shunts.
Does equilibrium gated radionuclide angiography accurately measure left ventricular ejection fraction compared to biplane left ventricular cineangiography in infants and children with congenital heart disease?
Equilibrium gated radionuclide angiography is a valid method for measuring left ventricular function in infants and children with congenital heart disease, though less reliable in those with a right to left shunt.
Baker et al. (1984) studied this question.
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