Correction to: Left ventricular dyssynchrony and abnormalities in wall motion, assessed by gated-SPECT as ischemic

Jorge Camilletti1, Juan Erriest1, Nilda Espinola-Zavaleta2

  • 1Department of Nuclear Cardiology, Hospital Italiano de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina.

Insights

This study corrects errors in a previous publication regarding Figure 3 and author references. It clarifies that standard deviation and bandwidth units are expressed in degrees (0-360°) for improved accuracy in nuclear cardiology research.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging Analysis

Context:

  • Corrections to a published study are necessary for accurate scientific dissemination.
  • Ensuring precise data representation is crucial in diagnostic imaging.

Purpose:

  • To rectify inaccuracies in Figure 3 (sensitivity/specificity swap).
  • To provide the correct author list for reference 14.
  • To clarify the units for standard deviation (SD) and bandwidth (BW) as degrees (0-360°).

Summary:

  • Figure 3 has been corrected to accurately display sensitivity and specificity.
  • Reference 14 has been updated with the correct author names.
  • Units for SD and BW are now consistently presented in degrees (0-360°) across the abstract, results, and Table 3.

Impact:

  • Ensures the integrity and reproducibility of the research findings.
  • Facilitates accurate interpretation of myocardial perfusion imaging data.
  • Improves clarity for researchers and clinicians utilizing this study's results.

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