EP Ficaro, JN Kritzman, GM Stephens, JR Corbett.
University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Description:
This study evaluates gender-specific differences in normal ranges of cardiac functional parameters obtained from gated SPECT perfusion studies, revealing significant variations in ejection fraction (EF), left ventricular (LV) volumes, and cardiac index (CI).
Clinical Relevance:
Understanding these gender-related differences in cardiac function is essential for accurate interpretation of SPECT imaging results, as it can enhance diagnostic precision and inform treatment strategies for patients with known or suspected heart disease.
