The role of cardiac PET in diagnosis and prognosis of ischemic heart disease: optimal modality across different patient populations
M Nayfeh, AI Ahmed, JM Saad, F Alahdab… - Current Atherosclerosis …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Despite single-photon emission computerized tomography
(SPECT) being the most used nuclear imaging technique for diagnosis of coronary artery …
(SPECT) being the most used nuclear imaging technique for diagnosis of coronary artery …
How to assess nonresponsiveness to vasodilator stress
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a powerful tool for the functional assessment of
ischemia in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease (CAD). Given that the …
ischemia in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease (CAD). Given that the …
First-time rest-stress dynamic whole-body 82Rb-PET imaging using a long axial field-of-view PET/CT scanner
F Caobelli, S Seibel, K Krieger, C Bregenzer… - European journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Recently, long axial field-of-view (LAFOV) PET/CT scanners have been introduced, which
yield a substantial increase in sensitivity compared to standard scanners [1, 2] and allow for …
yield a substantial increase in sensitivity compared to standard scanners [1, 2] and allow for …
Splenic switch-off in [15O] H2O-positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging using parametric blood flow images
J Brorson, LC Gormsen, S Madsen, LP Tolbod… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Evaluation of sufficient adenosine response constitutes a significant challenge
in myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). Splenic switch-off in MPI studies denotes a visually …
in myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). Splenic switch-off in MPI studies denotes a visually …
[HTML][HTML] The role of cardiac PET in diagnosis and prognosis of patients with ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA)
MH Al-Mallah, M Nayfeh, M Alrifai - American Heart Journal Plus …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chest pain, a common symptom in cardiovascular care, often leads to the investigation of
obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). However, many patients experience chest pain …
obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). However, many patients experience chest pain …
Targeted molecular imaging of myocardial infarction: One more step in the right direction
MF Di Carli - Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, 2024 - journalofnuclearcardiology.org
In previous discussions, I have emphasized that molecular imaging offers nuclear cardiology
a unique opportunity to significantly expand its impact in cardiovascular care. The ability to …
a unique opportunity to significantly expand its impact in cardiovascular care. The ability to …
The Role of Splenic Switch-Off in Assessing Vasodilator Response: When Less is More
MH Al-Mallah, M Al Rifai… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2024 - journalofnuclearcardiology.org
Identifying an adequate response to vasodilator stress has been a cornerstone of
myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and the focus of numerous investigations. Despite …
myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and the focus of numerous investigations. Despite …