Myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET)
- Principles of myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET), coronary blood flow and flow reserve (CFR)Myocardial perfusion imaging MPI is a non-invasive technique for detecting and quantifying coronary artery disease CAD. It offers visual and numerical…
- Indications and contraindications for myocardial perfusion imaging2. Diagnosis of coronary artery disease CAD: Myocardial perfusion imaging can confirm or rule out CAD in patients with symptoms suggestive of CAD.
- The ischemic cascadeThe ischemic cascade describes the sequence of events during myocardial ischemia, beginning with perfusion abnormalities and ultimately leading to chest…
- Physics of myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET): Radiotracers, perfusion, blood flow and viabilityQuantitative PET perfusion imaging offers precise measurements of myocardial blood flow in milliliters per minute per gram of tissue mL/min/g. This…
- Pharmacologic agents in myocardial perfusion imagingPharmacologic stress tests are indicated in the following scenarios:
- 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…
Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)
Substance: Adenosine
Principles of myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET), coronary blood flow and flow reserve (CFR)
Myocardial perfusion imaging MPI is a non-invasive technique for detecting and quantifying coronary artery disease CAD. It offers visual and numerical…