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ArticlePloS one2015

Prevalence and Severity of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Abnormalities in Inmate Subjects.

Roberta Assante, Emilia Zampella, Wanda Acampa, Carmela Nappi, Valeria Gaudieri, Nicola Frega, Davide D'Arienzo, Marianna Tuccillo, Pierpaolo Di Lorenzo, Claudio Buccelli and 2 more

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Roberta AssanteDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Emilia ZampellaDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Wanda AcampaInstitute of Biostructure and Bioimaging, National Council of Research, Naples, Italy.
Carmela NappiDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Valeria GaudieriDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Nicola FregaDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Davide D'ArienzoDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Marianna TuccilloDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Pierpaolo Di LorenzoDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Claudio BuccelliDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Mario PetrettaDepartment of Translational Medical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Alberto CuocoloDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.

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Abstract

aimWe evaluated the prevalence and severity of myocardial perfusion abnormalities among inmates undergoing cardiac single-photon emission computed tomography. We also compared the results with those obtained in a cohort of non-inmates.

methodsBetween January 2009 and December 2013, 2420 consecutive subjects (258 inmates and 2162 non-inmates) with suspected or known coronary artery disease underwent stress myocardial perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (MPS) to our institution. The decision to submit inmates to MPS was taken by the physicians of the penal institutions or ordered by the court based on the survey of part. To account for differences in clinical characteristics between inmates and non-inmates, we created a propensity score-matched cohort considering clinical variables and stress type.

resultsBefore matching, inmates were younger and had higher prevalence of male gender, smoking, chest pain, and previous myocardial infarction or revascularization (all p < 0.001). After matching, all characteristics were comparable in 258 inmates and 258 non-inmates. The total amount of abnormal myocardium was similar in inmates and non-inmates before and after matching. Infarct size and severity were larger in inmates before (p < 0.001) and after (p < 0.01) matching and left ventricular ejection fraction was lower in inmates compared to non-inmates (p < 0.01).

conclusionsDetention is associated with larger infarct size compared to a general population of subjects referred to stress MPS also after matching for clinical variables and stress type. The similar prevalence of normal MPS in the matched cohort suggests that this imaging technique might be appropriate in inmates.

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Coronary Artery DiseaseMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMyocardiumPrisonersStroke VolumeTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRadiography

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PMCPMC4511677

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