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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2014; 6(9): 916-923
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.916
Table 1 Comparison of different imaging techniques
EchocardiographySPECTAngiographyMDCTCMR
LV morfology (dimensions, wall thickness)++-++++++
Global and regional LV function+++++++++
LV filling pressure+++++++++
Radiation-+++-
Ischemia/CAD++++++++++
Tissue characterisation+---+++
Cost-++++++++++