Jonathan Moody, Christopher Hansen, Chuanyong Bai, Richard Conwell, Rex Old, Hetal Babla, Edward Ficaro and Jamshid Maddahi
Journal of Nuclear Medicine May 2010, 51 (supplement 2) 1741
Description:
This study evaluates radiotracer distribution in the normal myocardium of males and females using a new solid-state SPECT imaging system with ultra-low dose CT-based attenuation correction (AC), finding differences in distribution with and without correction.
Clinical Relevance:
The findings indicate that hybrid CT attenuation correction can minimize gender-based variability in myocardial perfusion patterns, supporting more accurate and equitable MPI interpretation. Incorporating hybrid CT into solid-state SPECT imaging may enhance diagnostic confidence and reduce false findings linked to attenuation artifacts.
Partners in Research:
This work was conducted through a collaboration among INVIA Medical Imaging Solutions, Digirad, UCLA, and Thomas Jefferson University.
