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Incremental value of PET and MRI in the evaluation of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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Insights into Imaging . Aug2016, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p485-503. 19p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The cardiovascular system is affected by a wide range of pathological processes, including neoplastic, inflammatory, ischemic, and congenital aetiology. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) are state-of-the-art imaging modalities used in the evaluation of these cardiovascular disorders. MRI has good spatial and temporal resolutions, tissue characterization and multi-planar imaging/reconstruction capabilities, which makes it useful in the evaluation of cardiac morphology, ventricular and valvar function, disease characterization, and evaluation of myocardial viability. FDG-PET provides valuable information on the metabolic activity of the cardiovascular diseases, including ischemia, inflammation, and neoplasm. MRI and FDG-PET can provide complementary information on the evaluation of several cardiovascular disorders. For example, in cardiac masses, FDG-PET provides the metabolic information for indeterminate cardiac masses. MRI can be used for localizing and characterizing abnormal hypermetabolic foci identified incidentally on PET scan and also for local staging. A recent advance in imaging technology has been the development of integrated PET/MRI systems that utilize the advantages of PET and MRI in a single examination. The goal of this manuscript is to provide a comprehensive review on the incremental value of PET and MRI in the evaluation of cardiovascular diseases. Main Messages: • MRI has good spatial and temporal resolutions, tissue characterization, and multi-planar reconstruction • FDG-PET provides valuable information on the metabolic activity of cardiovascular disorders • PET and MRI provide complementary information on the evaluation of cardiovascular disorders [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18694101
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Insights into Imaging
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 116935544
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-016-0494-5