Table 2

 Linear correlations between various ST segment deviation scores on ECG and PET derived indices of myocardial damage

Area with myocardial hypoperfusionMycardial damage severity index
Rp ValueRp Value
R, linear correlation coefficient. Correlations are significant at p < 0.05.
ST segment deviation score at baseline
    Sum STE0.64<0.00010.400.02
    Sum STD0.560.00030.320.12
    Max STE0.560.00020.360.04
ST segment deviation score after reperfusion therapy
    Sum STE0.440.010.390.04
    Sum STD0.360.040.340.08
    Max STE0.480.0040.420.02
Absolute ST segment deviation resolution
    Sum STE0.490.0040.240.4
    Sum STD0.390.030.14NS
    Max STE0.410.020.210.7
Relative ST segment deviation resolution
    Sum STE0.08NS0.07NS
    Sum STD0.06NS−0.0004NS
    Max STE0.12NS0.11NS