Accuracy of cardiac functional parameters measured from gated radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging in mice

ConclusionsCardiac function can be calculated by gated nuclear perfusion imaging in healthy mice. After infarction, perfusion imaging overestimates LVEF, which should be considered for comparison to other modalities. Combined functional and infarct size analysis may optimize imaging protocols and reduce anaesthesia duration for longitudinal studies.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research