TABLE 1

Patient Details Regarding Dextrocardia, Acquisition, and Processing

VariablePatient 1Patient 2Patient 3
Age (y)666142
SexMFM
PresentationNSTEMIBreathlessnessChest pain
Type of dextrocardiaCompleteCompleteIncomplete (mesocardia)
Situs inversus?YesYesNo
Patient positioning
 SPECTFeet-first supineFeet-first supineFeet-first supine
 18F-FDG PETHead-first supineHead-first supineHead-first supine
Imaging arc during acquisition
 SPECT45° LAO to 135° RPO clockwise45° LAO to 135° RPO clockwise180° right lateral to left lateral
 18F-FDG PET360°360°360°
Routine processing*
 SPECTFeet-first supineFeet-first supineFeet-first supine
 18F-FDG PETHead-first supineHead-first supineHead-first supine
 Cardiac wall orientationInterchanged septum and lateral wallInterchanged septum and lateral wallNot affected
Change in processingRequiredRequiredNot required
 SPECTFeet-first proneFeet-first prone
 18F-FDG PETHead-first proneHead-first prone
 Cardiac wall orientationCorrectedCorrected
  • * Using Emory Cardiac Toolbox.

  • NSTEMI = non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.