American society of nuclear cardiology position statement on electrocardiographic gating of myocardial perfusion SPECT scintigrams

ConclusionIn heart transplant recipients with isolated focal CAD involving the proximal or mid portion of a vessel, revascularization options exist. However, because of the increased risk of the procedure and uncertain impact on outcome, it probably is important to document evidence of provokable ischemia, especially if the patient is symptom free. Stress myocardial perfusion imaging can document ischemia related to specific coronary artery lesions and may be an important adjunct to decision making in this difficult patient population.

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