Artifacts in Myocardial Perfusion Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT); A Multi-Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shahid Chamran Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 PhD Student, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is an important imaging technique in the monitoring of cardiovascular complications. This modality plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment assessment of patients with cardiovascular diseases. Although myocardial perfusion imaging is a valuable diagnostic tool, complexity of this modality can result in a variety of artifacts and pitfalls which may limit its clinical applications. These issues may originate from the patients, the nuclear medicine equipment or the technologist.Case Report: This report provides three illustrative examples of artifacts in myocardial perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) due to both technologists and patient's mistakes.Conclusion: It is crucial to be aware of factors resulting in artifacts, to limit and recognize them in order to prevent misinterpretation of the results of myocardial perfusion imaging.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 36, Issue 484 - Serial Number 484
May and June 2018
Pages 693-697

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  • Receive Date: 12 May 2018
  • Revise Date: 26 May 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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