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Positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) effectively detects cardiovascular inflammation in various diseases and cancer patients. This review emphasizes FDG PET

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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nuclear Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular inflammation is a key factor in many heart diseases.
  • Non-invasive imaging is crucial for assessing this inflammation.
  • Cancer patients face increasing risks of cardiovascular complications from therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical utility of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for evaluating cardiovascular inflammation.
  • To highlight FDG PET's role in managing cardiovascular complications in cancer patients.
  • To discuss future molecular imaging advancements.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on FDG PET in cardiovascular inflammation.
  • Analysis of FDG PET applications in cardiac sarcoidosis, endocarditis, vasculitis, and atherosclerosis.
  • Examination of FDG PET for assessing cancer therapy response and cardiovascular complications.

Main Results:

  • FDG PET is a valuable non-invasive tool for identifying active cardiovascular inflammation.
  • It aids in diagnosing and monitoring conditions like cardiac sarcoidosis and vasculitis.
  • FDG PET is effective for early detection of cardiovascular issues in cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Conclusions:

  • FDG PET demonstrates significant clinical value in assessing cardiovascular inflammation with proper patient preparation.
  • It plays a dual role in oncology, evaluating both tumor response and treatment-related cardiovascular toxicity.
  • Emerging molecular imaging techniques hold promise for future cardiovascular inflammation assessment.