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In a rat model 1 wk after ischemic myocardial damage, PET found focally increased myocardial 11C-KR31173 uptake in a hypoperfused area of reduced 13N-ammonia uptake. After blocking with SK-1080, the increase disappeared. These results provide a rationale for subsequent testing of angiotensin II type 1 receptor-targeted imaging to predict the risk for ventricular remodeling and to monitor the efficacy of drug therapy against the renin-angiotensin system.
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