TABLE 2.

Differences in Parameters Between Baseline and 1-Month Follow-up

ParameterBaseline1-mo follow-upDifference
18F-FDG PET SUVmean
 Left circumflex1.521.626%
 LAD*1.471.6110%
 Right coronary1.611.674%
LV function
 EDV (mL)123115.92−6%
 SV* (mL)79.2774−7%
 EF (%)65.464.25−2%
ECVs
 Apex*0.2890.3076%
 Mid0.2710.2753%
 Base*0.2680.2795%
Blood work
 hs-TnT (ng/L)107.92−21%
 hs-CRP (mg/L)3.392.53−25%
 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (mm/h)12.6411.42−10%
  • * Significant difference.