Prognostic value of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in asymptomatic patients with diabetes mellitus at high cardiovascular risk: 5-year follow-up of the prospective multicenter BARDOT trial

ConclusionsMPS may have prognostic value in asymptomatic diabetic patients at high cardiovascular risk over a follow-up period of 5 years. Patients with completely normal MPS have a low event rate and may not need retesting within 5  years. Patients with an abnormal MPS have higher event rates and may benefit from a combined medical and revascularization approach.
Source: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research