The prognostic value of CZT SPECT myocardial blood flow (MBF) quantification in patients with ischemia and no obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA): a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the demonstrated adverse outcome, it is difficult to early identify the risks for patients with ischemia and no obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA). We aimed to explore the prognostic potential of CZT SPECT in INOCA patients.

Methods

The study population consisted of a retrospective cohort of 118 INOCA patients, all of whom underwent CZT SPECT imaging and invasive coronary angiography (ICA). Dynamic data were reconstructed, and MBF was quantified using net retention model. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) were defined as cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, heart failure, late coronary revascularization, or hospitalization for unstable angina.

Results

During a median follow-up of 15 months (interq

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10199834 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature