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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nuclear Imaging
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Nuclear cardiology combines nuclear medicine and cardiology for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management.
  • Standardized protocols are crucial due to evolving techniques and increased clinical use.
  • Consensus documents ensure optimal and evidence-based application of nuclear imaging for patient benefit.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop consensus recommendations for nuclear imaging in cardiovascular infections, coronary artery disease, left ventricular dysfunction, amyloidosis, and sarcoidosis.
  • Address clinical practice questions for general practitioners and specialists.
  • Promote updated and safe application of nuclear cardiology in prevalent national pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary panel of 19 experts from cardiology, nuclear medicine, and infectious diseases was convened.
  • 18 clinical questions were addressed using an initial literature review.
  • The Nominal Group Technique was applied through a nine-phase process.

Main Results:

  • 18 recommendations were generated for nuclear cardiology studies.
  • Key elements for report standardization were defined, enhancing clinical interpretation.
  • Recommendations cover assessing therapy impact, surgical procedures, prognostic value, and integrating with other imaging.

Conclusions:

  • The consensus offers practical, evidence-based guidance to standardize and optimize nuclear cardiology.
  • Promotes rational, effective, and economically viable use of advanced diagnostic techniques.
  • Strengthens clinical decision-making, therapeutic planning, and interdisciplinary coordination for cardiovascular patient management.