Accuracy of imaging techniques for detection of myocardial viability
| No. of patients | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18F-FDG PET, 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography; 99mTC MIBI, technetium-99m methoxyisobutylisonitrile. | |||
| 18F-FDG PET | 332 | 88 | 73 |
| 201Thallium re-injection | 209 | 86 | 47 |
| 201Thallium rest-redistribution | 145 | 90 | 54 |
| 99mTC MIBI | 207 | 83 | 69 |
| Dobutamine echocardiography | 448 | 84 | 81 |