RT Book, Section A1 Sanghani, Rupa M. A1 Skeete, Jamario A2 Heller, Gary V. A2 Hendel, Robert C. SR Print(0) ID 1190156677 T1 Non-Cardiac Findings T2 Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, 4e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw Hill LLC PP New York, NY SN 9781264257201 LK accesscardiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190156677 RD 2024/03/28 AB KEY POINTSIncidental non-cardiac findings are present in up to 30% of myocardial perfusion scans and may vary in clinical significance.A strong understanding of the normal patterns of radiotracer activity by non-cardiac structures during myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is paramount as a deviation of these patterns may be suggestive of pathology.To increase the likelihood of detecting incidental findings, when reading MPI, a stepwise, integrated approach should be utilized paying attention to all the images acquired (both the nuclear and computed tomography [CT] images [when present]).Several logistical factors surround the over reading of attenuation-corrected CT images and non-cardiac nuclear images obtained during MPI, which calls for a need for increased training and lab accreditation.