TABLE 1

Comparison Between LVEF Obtained Using LVG and Gated PET

PatientsnLVGGBPpFAST
With CVD2054 ± 1653 ± 1446 ± 16*
 No defect867 ± 1366 ± 959 ± 16
 With defect1246 ± 1244 ± 1038 ± 8*
  • * P < 0.001 in comparison with LVG.

  • P < 0.005 in comparison with GBP (post hoc Fisher’s PLSD).

  • GBP = PET with C15O; pFAST = perfusion PET with 13NH3; CVD = cardiovascular disease.

  • Data are mean ± SD.