Molecular imaging detects ischemic heart disease in diabetics
Monday, June 6, 2011 - 14:30
in Health & Medicine
New research may lead to much-needed cardiovascular disease screening for diabetic patients at risk of ischemic heart disease, a disorder marked by significantly reduced blood flow in the heart. Ischemia of the myocardium, or cardiac muscle, can signal diminished oxygenation of the heart tissue and trigger a heart attack if left untreated.