Patient History
This 68 year old male was referred for myocardial perfusion imaging 3 months status post revascularization of the right coronary artery for evaluation of patency. Some atypical chest pain was noted.
Imaging Procedure
The one day Sestamibi protocol was used, and rest imaging was
performed first. Imaging was done on a
GE
Hawkeye Dual Head Camera with 60 stops over 180 degrees.
Acquisition Parameters:
| |
Type of Acquisition |
Time per stop |
Agent |
Dose |
| Rest |
Ungated SPECT / CT |
20 seconds |
99m Tc Sestamibi |
15 mCi |
| Stress |
Gated SPECT / CT |
25 seconds |
99m Tc Sestamibi |
30
mCi |
Target heart rate
(85% of maximum heart rate): 129 Maximal heart
rate achieved on treadmill: 90%
|
