Assessment of Accuracy in Calculating Hemodynamic Parameters and Left Ventricular Mass According to ECG-Synchronized Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphic Data: Comparison with Cardiac Multislice Computed Tomography

Objective . To assess accuracy in calculating the values of end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes (EDV and ESV), ejection fraction (EF), and left ventricular (LV) mass, which are obtained according to ECG-synchronized myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (ECG-MPS) on a CZT camera versus those of cardiac multislice computed tomography (MSCT). Material and methods . Thirty-four patients (mean age, 62 ± 5 years) with suspected coronary heart disease or its previously established diagnosis were examined. All the patients underwent MSCT coronary angiography and myocardial perfusion scintigraphy with 99m Tc-methyxy-isobutyl-isonitrile. For a comparative analysis, the investigators used the EDV, ESV, FV and LV mass values determined by ECG-MPS at rest and cardiac MSCT. The studies were conducted on a 64-slice SPECT/CT hybrid scanner (Discovery 570c, GE Healthcare, USA). Results . The analysis of the results obtained by both methods revealed statistically significant differences in the values of EDV (MSCT: 168 (145–210) ml; ECG-MPS: 112 (94–141) ml; p < 0.05), ESV (MSCT: 72 (49–83) ml; ECG-MPS: 44 (32–66) ml; p < 0.05), and LV mass (MSCT: 123 (107–143) g; ECG-MPS: 140 (124–168) g; p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in LV EF (MSCT: 64 (54–69)%; ECG-MPS: 61 (50–66)%; p > 0.05). There was a statistically significant correlation between the values of EDV, ESV, and LV mass (r = 0.81; r = 0.78; r = 0.82, respectively, p < 0.05) and a mean correlation of LV EF (r = 0.66; p < 0.05). The Bland–Altman analysis showed that the values of EDV, ESV, and LV mass had statistically significant differences. The consistency limits for the indicators were as follows: EDV, 9–105 ml; ESV, 9–55 ml; LV mass, 51.6–20.7 g. There was a measurement consistency only for EF (consent limits, 16.9–18.4%; p < 0.05). Linear regression equations were calculated, which allow determination of exact values for the volume indices and LV mass according ECG-MPS data. Conclusion . The scintigraphic method versus MSCT yields significantly smaller volumes (EDV and ESV) and higher LV mass. The ECG-MPS values for EDV, ESV, EF, and LV mass have a statistically significant strong correlation with MSCT findings. At the same time, a good consistency of measurements was found only for LV EF.