Kathy Boyd David

Step-by-Step Guide to PET/CT Interpretation in PVE

Now that 18F-FDG-PET/CT has a class 1 indication for evaluating suspected prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) and other cardiac-device-related infections, cardiac imagers must become proficient in distinguishing between the imaging features…

F-18 PET Tracer Shows Potential for Assessing Fatty Acid Metabolism

The nuclear cardiology pipeline includes several new radiopharmaceuticals, including the novel F-18-labeled PET tracer XTR003. A Phase I study published in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology found XTR003 is safe…

ASNC/IANC-Funded Research Published in JNC

The April issue of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology includes original research, a related editorial, and a review article that consider how nuclear cardiology imaging techniques could be leveraged to…

ASNC2025 Achieves New Record for Abstract Submissions

Innovations Fueling New Research and Enthusiasm Across Nuclear Cardiology ASNC just set 2 new records signaling the excitement building throughout nuclear cardiology as new innovations come to fruition and setting…

ASNC Gains Second Seat in American Medical Association House of Delegates

The American Medical Association (AMA) has granted ASNC additional representation in the House of Delegates (HOD). Starting at the June 2025 HOD meeting, Ahmet Oktay, MD, of Rush Medical Group,…

First JNC Compendium Focuses on Potentially Transformative Impact of F-18 Flurpiridaz

The Journal of Nuclear Cardiology just published the inaugural JNC Compendium, a collection of carefully curated articles that will serve as an indispensable resource for clinicians and researchers. “The Editorial…

ASNC, ACC Hosting Joint Session on Transforming Care with Nuclear Cardiology Innovations

Also in Chicago: Show-a-Case, Ask the Experts, More At ACC.25, ASNC and the American College of Cardiology will jointly host “Transforming Care with Innovations in Nuclear Cardiology 2025 — A…

ASNC Hosting Cardiac PET ‘Ask the Experts’ Sessions and More at ACC.25

Are you attending ACC.25 in Chicago, March 29-31? Be sure to schedule time to visit ASNC’s Booth #19038, your one-stop-shop for world-leading nuclear cardiology education. ASNC’s booth is your headquarters…

99mTc-Pyrophosphate Shortage Continues

In late 2024, ASNC reported on difficulties with the 99mTc-pyrophosphate supply that were caused by a raw material shortage. Tc-99m pyrophosphate remains on the Food and Drug Administration’s Drug Shortage…

ASNC President: Harness the ‘Power of Nuclear Cardiology’ to Improve Women’s Heart Health

President’s Message Highlights New Opportunities in Diagnosis and Management The February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology includes a President’s Message reflecting on the issue of women’s heart health.…