Nov 1, 2021 · PET measurement of MBF assesses the entire coronary circulation, including focal obstruction and diffuse disease of the epicardial coronary arteries, the functioning of the …

ECG-gated myocardial perfusion imaging adds an important layer of information by allowing simultaneous evaluation of left ventricular function. This includes assessing wall motion and …

Feb 26, 2025 · Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a test that shows how well blood flows through the heart muscle. There are two kinds of MPI: PET scan and SPECT scan. Both PET …

Jul 30, 2023 · Review the commonly used protocols for a cardiac PET scan. Summarize cardiac PET scan analysis and interpretation. Outline how interprofessional teamwork can improve the …

A cardiac PET scan is an accurate, noninvasive test that creates images of your heart. A healthcare provider can use these images to make decisions about the next steps in your …

PET offers higher diagnostic accuracy, fewer artifacts, higher spatial resolution, and improved risk assessment compared with standard methods in the evaluation of myocardial perfusion. …

In this review article, we give an overview on technical updates within these last years with potential impact on cardiac imaging and summarize those scenarios where PET/MRI plays a …

Jan 27, 2019 · In this chapter, we will illustrate common artifacts in cardiac PET imaging, briefly review the physical characteristics and kinetics of myocardial perfusion PET tracers, and …

PET can be per-formed with an increasing variety of cyclotron- and generator-pro-duced radiotracers. Compared with single photon emission computed tomography, PET offers lower …

Mar 1, 2021 · Practical guide for interpreting and reporting cardiac PET measurements of myocardial blood flow: an Information Statement from the American Society of Nuclear …