Quantitative myocardial perfusion by O-15-water PET: individualized vs. standardized vascular territories

Conclusion
Disparity between standardized and individualized vascular territories was present in half of the patients, but had little clinical impact. Still, caution should be taken not always to rely on standard territories, as this may at times cause misinterpretation.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - August 20, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Thomassen, A., Petersen, H., Johansen, A., Braad, P.-E., Diederichsen, A. C. P., Mickley, H., Jensen, L. O., Gerke, O., Simonsen, J. A., Thayssen, P., Hoilund-Carlsen, P. F. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research