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F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the infection of heart

  • Kong, Eunjung (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2020.06.07
  • Accepted : 2020.08.10
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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Abstract

Infections involving the heart are becoming increasingly common, and a timely diagnosis of utmost importance, despite its challenges. F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is a recently introduced diagnostic tool in cardiology. This review focuses on the current evidence for the use of FDG PET/CT in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis, cardiac implantable device infection, left ventricular assist device infection, and secondary complications. The author discusses considerations when using FDG PET/CT in routine clinical practice, patient preparation for reducing physiologic myocardial uptake, acquisition of images, and interpretation of PET/CT findings. This review also functions to highlight the need for a standardized acquisition protocol.

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