How to Write a Good Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Report

Current North American Reports

Abstract

Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) reports play a critical role in communicating results to referring physicians. A well-structured report is succinct, easy to understand and guides physicians in appropriate decision-making. Although the structure of MPI reports may differ across institutions and countries, they serve a common goal of informing the referring physician. In Japan, there are no standard reporting guidelines. However it is desirable to follow standards published in peer-reviewed consensus statements and guidelines. We review current North American reporting methods in hopes that can better guide trainees and imaging physicians toward simple standardized and informative MPI reports that will ultimately improve patient care.