Impact of Revascularization on Absolute Myocardial Blood Flow as Assessed by Serial [15O]H2O Positron Emission Tomography Imaging: A Comparison With Fractional Flow Reserve [Cardiovascular Imaging]

Conclusion: Successful coronary revascularization has a significant and positive impact on absolute myocardial perfusion as assessed by serial quantitative [15O]H2O positron emission tomography. Notably, improvement of FFR after PCI was directly related to the increase in hyperemic MBF.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Driessen, R. S., Danad, I., Stuijfzand, W. J., Schumacher, S. P., Knuuti, J., Maki, M., Lammertsma, A. A., van Rossum, A. C., van Royen, N., Raijmakers, P. G., Knaapen, P. Tags: Nuclear Cardiology and PET, Cardiovascular Surgery, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Revascularization Cardiovascular Imaging Source Type: research