Myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET)
Chapters in Myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET).
- Principles of myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET), coronary blood flow and flow reserve (CFR)Principles of myocardial perfusion imaging Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a non-invasive technique for detecting and quantifying coronary artery disease (CAD). It offers…
- Indications and contraindications for myocardial perfusion imagingIndications for myocardial perfusion imaging Diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) : Myocardial perfusion imaging can confirm or rule out CAD in patients with symptoms…
- The ischemic cascadeThe ischemic cascade The ischemic cascade describes the sequence of events during myocardial ischemia, beginning with perfusion abnormalities and ultimately leading to chest pain…
- Physics of myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET): Radiotracers, perfusion, blood flow and viabilitySPECT vs. PET In SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), radiotracers emit gamma photons directly. These gamma rays are detected by gamma cameras to create tomographic…
- Pharmacologic agents in myocardial perfusion imagingIndications for pharmacologic agents Pharmacologic stress tests are indicated in the following scenarios: Inability to exercise due to physical limitations. Contraindications to…
- Interpretation of myocardial perfusion images (Myocardial SPECT / PET)Interpreting myocardial perfusion SPECT images involves a systematic comparison of rest and stress images to assess myocardial ischemia and infarction. The key steps in this…
Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)
Substance : Adenosine Brand names : Adenocor Mechanism of action Adenosine works by slowing down the impulse transmission through the atrioventricular (AV) node, thereby…
Principles of myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET), coronary blood flow and flow reserve (CFR)
Principles of myocardial perfusion imaging Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a non-invasive technique for detecting and quantifying coronary artery disease (CAD). It offers…