(A) Stress and rest perfusion polar maps
of SPECT study with mixed basal anterolateral defect and reversible
inferoapical perfusion defect (arrowheads). (B) and (D) Fused SPECT/CT
images reveal total occlusion of LAD and subtotal occlusion of first
diagonal branch (DA1), which are confirmed by conventional coronary
angiography (C). Anterolateral perfusion defect is caused by lesion of
partially calcified small intermediary branch (IM). However, this vessel is
not well visualized by coronary angiography. Reproduced with permission from
Gaemperli O, Schepis T, Valenta I, et al. Cardiac image fusion from
stand-alone SPECT and CT: clinical experience. J Nucl Med 2007; 48: 696–703.