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. 2012 Sep 19;14(1):65. doi: 10.1186/1532-429X-14-65

Table 2.

Inclusion and Exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria Exclusion criteria
CCS Class 2 and 3AND EITHER: 2 or more of the following risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, smoking, family history, hypercholesterolaemia) OR Positive Exercise treadmill/bicycle test
Contra-indications to CMR
 
Contra-indications to adenosine (AV-block2 or 3, symptomatic bradycardia, COPD with evidence of bronchospasm or asthma)
 
Cardiac arrhythmias which may compromise image quality, atrial fibrillation or frequent ectopic beats > 20 bpm)
Age > 18 yrs
Known Left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 30%
Willing to undergo all study procedures
Persistent CCS class 4 angina
 
NYHA class 3 and 4
 
Previous coronary artery bypass grafts
 
PCI within the previous 6 months
 
Poor renal function (GFR < 30 ml/min) and /or allergy to contrast media
 
Inability to lie supine for 60 mins
 
Unstable medically
 
Participating in any other clinical trial
  Pregnancy / breast feeding