Results of 201-thallium perfusion imaging, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and echocardiographic left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) in patients with and without inducible ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation
| Inducible (n = 57) | Non-inducible (n = 7) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201-thallium perfusion imaging | |||
| Number of segments with | |||
| Fixed defects | 7 (4) | 3 (3) | 0.01 |
| Ischaemic defects | 2 (3) | 4 (4) | 0.16 |
| Normal perfusion | 7 (3) | 10 (4) | 0.06 |
| Reverse redistribution | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 0.18 |
| Defect score | 19 (11) | 8 (9) | 0.02 |
| Radionuclide LVEF (%) | 34 (12) | 38 (12) | 0.58 |
| LVEDD (mm) | 61 (8) | 54 (10) | 0.13 |
Values are mean (SD).