Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Cardiology Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is useful in assessment of myocardial perfusion and viability, atherosclerotic plaque activity as well as cardiac innervation
Positron emission tomography (PET) is usually taken as the gold standard for assessment of myocardial viability. A mismatch between perfusion and metabolism whereby underperfused region of myocardium is
Reversed mismatch on PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan is seen in: Left bundle branch block Right ventricular pacing Non ischemic cardiomyopathy All of the above Correct answer: 4)
FDG-PET CT in prosthetic valve and device related endocarditis FDG-PET CT in prosthetic valve and device related endocarditis: Prosthetic valve endocarditis and intracardiac device related endocarditis are difficult
PET CT in aortic disease Positron emission tomography using fluorodeoxyglucose is useful in detecting areas of high metabolic activity as in case of inflammatory cells and malignant cells.
Metabolic tracers for PET scan include C-11 palmitate, I-123 Beta-methyl-p-[123I]-iodophenyl-pentadecanoic acid (BMIPP) and F18 fluro-deoxy glucose (FDG).