The impact of hypertension on diastolic left ventricular function, evaluated by quantitative ECG-gated myocardial perfusion SPECT

Conclusions Quantitative ECG-gated Tc-99m tetrofosmin SPECT reveals that hypertensive patients with preserved global LV systolic function may have significant changes in diastolic LV function. Gated myocardial perfusion SPECT reports are always lacking in these changes in diastolic function. We recommend inclusion of such changes in diastolic function in gated myocardial perfusion SPECT reports that can help in proper management of hypertensive patients.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research