Stress myocardial perfusion imaging in patients presenting with syncope: Comparison of PET vs. SPECT

ConclusionsAmong patients referred for PET MPI with syncope at an intermediate-high pre-test CAD risk, 1 in 3 had an abnormal MPI and 1 in 10 had obstructive CAD. The value of MPI was related to pre-test risk as opposed to the presence of syncope, and MPI testing with PET or SPECT in the low-risk population was low value.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research