Case 27

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Case 27

A 64-year-old male with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (angiographically normal coronary arteries) is undergoing cardiac transplant evaluation. He is admitted with severe biventricular failure and treated with aggressive medical management that includes milrinone. An equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography and dynamic first-pass imaging study were performed to assess his left and right ventricular function.

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