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In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography
Published on: February 16, 2016
Case Report: PET-CT ischemia and viability maps guiding an emergency revascularization
Dionysios Adamopoulos1,2,3, Léo Meyer de Stadelhofen4, François Mach1,2
1Department of Medical Specialties, Cardiology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
Positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) guided revascularization improved cardiac function in a patient with acute myocardial infarction. Cardiac imaging identified and guided treatment of complex coronary artery disease, preventing myocardial necrosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Acute myocardial infarction (MI) management requires accurate assessment of myocardial ischemia and viability.
- Positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) offers advanced imaging for cardiac perfusion assessment.
- Complex coronary artery disease poses challenges for optimal revascularization strategies.
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