Nuclear Cardiology Case: A 50 year old man history of NIDDM, renal artery stenosis and longstanding hypertension now presented with CHF

A 50 year old man history of NIDDM, renal artery stenosis and longstanding hypertension now presented with CHF. You have to evaluate him for ischemia.
SPECT myocardial perfusion studies were performed using Tc-99m-Sestamibi and Persantine. Images representing myocardial perfusion were obtained at rest and peak stress.

• Stress protocol = Persantine
• Duration of stress = 4 min
• Peak heart rate (basal --> peak) = 72 --> 87 (85%=144 )
• Systolic BP (basal --> peak) = 166 --> 120
• Double product (peak rate x BP) = 10,520
• Reason for termination = Protocol achieved. No chest pain
• ECG findings = No ST changes

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Figure 2: Labelled for easy identification

Subsequent Echocardiography:

LV dilatation with severe reduction in systolic function
EF=15-20%
Mild mitral regurgitation (1+)
Left atrial enlargement


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