Review of cardiovascular imaging in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology in 2017. Part 2 of 2: Myocardial perfusion imaging

In 2017, the journal of nuclear cardiology published many high-quality articles. in this review, we will summarize a selection of these articles to provide a concise review of the main advancements that have recently occurred in the field. in the first article of this 2-part series, we focused on publications dealing with positron emission tomography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance. this review will place emphasis on myocardial perfusion imaging using single-photon emission computed tomography summarizing advances in the field including prognosis, safety and tolerability, the impact of imaging on management, and the use of novel imaging protocols.