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Interpretation and Reporting of SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

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The review and interpretation of myocardial perfusion images is the key duty of a nuclear cardiologist and must be performed in a systematic fashion (Table 16.1).

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  1. Cardiac Imaging and Outpatient Services, Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Robert C. Hendel M.D. (Professor of Medicine and Radiology)

  2. Cardiac Care Unit, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, FL, USA

    Robert C. Hendel M.D. (Director)

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  1. Hartford Hospital, Seymour Street 80, Hartford, 06106, Connecticut, USA

    Gary V. Heller

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    Robert C. Hendel

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Hendel, R.C., Hendel, R.C. (2013). Interpretation and Reporting of SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging. In: Heller, G., Hendel, R. (eds) Handbook of Nuclear Cardiology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2945-5_16

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