Sonazoid in Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

Currently, Sonazoid is mainly used for imaging liver lesions by assessing perfusion characteristics. However, the ultrasound technology is the same as for cardiac imaging and the stability of the microbubbles will potentially aid the detection of myocardial perfusion defects. This study will look at the feasibility of using sonozoid in this way.

Inclusion Criteria:Positive and normal Clinical SEAble to provide informed consentExclusion Criteria:Unable / unwilling to give informed consentAllergy to PerfluorobutaneEgg allergyPatients with right to left arteriovenous cardiac or pulmonary shuntUnstable heart diseaseSerious pulmonary diseasePregnancy or lactation Women of child bearing potential (defined as not chemically or surgically sterilised or post menopausal)