Diagnostic value of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in coronary sclerosis
Liese, W.; Engel, H.J.; Heim, R.; Hundeshagen, H.; Lichtlen, P.; Rafflenbeul, W.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 105(44): 1474-1476
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 1215931 Document Number: 96129
Perfusion scintigrams with Technetium-labeled microspheres were performed in 60 patients undergoing selective coronary angiography. The scintigrams were analyzed semiquantitatively with the aid of a computer. In addition, angiograms were quantitated with regard to proximal obstructions as well as regional wall changes of the left ventricle (VCF). 1. A reduction of scintigraphic activity was already seen in narrowings of lesser degrees (50%); 2. scintigraphic activity followed the degree of obstruction rather than the contraction abnormality. Perfusion scintigrams are helpful in selecting patients for revascularization.