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Erschienen in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology 4/2010

01.08.2010 | Review Article

The clinical utility of assessing myocardial blood flow using positron emission tomography

verfasst von: Maria Cecilia Ziadi, MD, Rob S. B. Beanlands, MD, FRCPC, FACC

Erschienen in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology | Ausgabe 4/2010

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The physiology of myocardial blood flow (MBF), tracers and methods for quantification using positron emission tomography (PET) are detailed in the reviews by Schelbert and deKemp.1,2 Here, we focus on the potential clinical utility of flow and will discuss: (1) why consider flow quantification and why use PET; (2) keys to establishing utility; (3) tabulate a classification of diseases where flow quantification may be of use; (4) review data on the prognostic value of flow quantification; (5) discuss the benefits of Rubidium (82Rb) for flow quantification as a widely available tracer; (6) review the potential of new 18Fluoride-labeled agents; and (7) review case examples where flow may aid in patient management. …
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Metadaten
Titel
The clinical utility of assessing myocardial blood flow using positron emission tomography
verfasst von
Maria Cecilia Ziadi, MD
Rob S. B. Beanlands, MD, FRCPC, FACC
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2010
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Journal of Nuclear Cardiology / Ausgabe 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1071-3581
Elektronische ISSN: 1532-6551
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12350-010-9258-7

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