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Pectus excavatum: abnormal exercise scintigraphy with normal coronary arteries
J W Chambers1, R P duCret, T R Bowers
1Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis 55455.
Summary
Pectus excavatum can complicate cardiac assessments. Specialized imaging techniques and physician expertise are crucial for accurately diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD) in affected adults.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Pectus excavatum is a common chest wall deformity.
- It frequently causes chest pain and cardiac displacement.
- Assessing coronary artery disease (CAD) in these patients is challenging.