Publication

Comparison of 64-slice CT with gated SPECT for evaluation of left ventricular function

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 22, 2006

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PubMed
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Citation
Schepis T, Alkadhi H, Husmann L, Desbiolles L, Leschka S, Brunner A, Strobel K, Valenta I, Koepfli P, Gaemperli O, Kaufmann P. Comparison of 64-slice CT with gated SPECT for evaluation of left ventricular function. J Nucl Med 2006; 47:1288-94.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Nucl Med 2006; 47
Publication Date
Aug 22, 2006
Issn Print
0161-5505
Pages
1288-94
Brief description/objective

Precise and reliable assessment of left ventricular (LV) function and dimensions is prognostically important in cardiac patients. As the integration of SPECT and multislice CT into hybrid scanners will promote the combined use of both techniques in the same patient, a comparison of the 2 methods is pertinent. We aimed at comparing LV dimensions, muscle mass, and function obtained by electrocardiographically gated 64-slice CT versus gated-SPECT.