Myocardial Perfusion Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Reference Guide
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) have concluded that the properties of myocardial perfusion PET according to the published literature are sufficient to advance recommendations for its use in clinical practice.
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PET Case: Visual Perfusion vs Absolute Blood Flow: Differences in Imaging Agents
Case Summary This case illustrates how the differences in tracer extraction fraction…
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PET Case: The Mystery of Chest Pain with Patent Grafts
Case summary: This case illustrates the added value of myocardial blood flow…
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PET Case: This is Why We Do Cardiac PET: Comparison of SPECT and PET in the Same Patient
Case summary: A 60-year-old patient with recurring exertional angina undergoes cardiac PET…
