Evaluating the Predictive Value of a Cardiac Perfusion Scan for Cardiac Events in Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Therefore, predicting cardiac events in CKD patients is essential. Objectives: The present study aims to evaluate the predictive value of single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT-MPI) in patients with different stages of CKD. Methods: Consecutive CKD patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR