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01-12-2014 | Review Article

Stress-only SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging: A review

Authors: B. M. Pampana Gowd, MD, MRCP, Gary V. Heller, MD, PhD, Matthew. W. Parker, MD

Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology | Issue 6/2014

Abstract

Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) has enjoyed considerable success for decades due to its diagnostic accuracy and wealth of prognostic data. Despite this success several limitations such as lengthy protocols and radiation exposure remain. Advancements to address these shortcomings include abbreviated stress-only MPI (SO MPI) protocols, PET and both hardware and software methods to reduce radiation exposure and time. SO MPI has advantages in protocol time and radiation reduction with a wealth of supporting data in terms of diagnostic validity and prognostic value. Newer technologies such as attenuation correction, and advanced camera technologies have enabled SO MPI to be more efficient in reducing the time of acquisition and radiation dose and improving accuracy. This review examines the literature available, regarding accuracy, patient outcomes, implementation strategies, and newer developments associated with SO MPI.

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Title: Stress-only SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging: A review
Authors: B. M. Pampana Gowd, MD, MRCP
Gary V. Heller, MD, PhD
Matthew. W. Parker, MD
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 1071-3581
Electronic ISSN: 1532-6551
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12350-014-9944-y

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