Utility of N-13 Ammonia and F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography in Assessing Regional Prevalence of Cardiac Sarcoidosis

Conclusion: This study shows a significant amount of cardiac sarcoidosis occurring in the basal region of the myocardium, specifically in the basal anterior and basal anteroseptal segments. This is valuable because most patients with CS present with complete heart block or ventricular arrhythmias, which originate from the basal anterior and basal septal regions. Understanding the regional distribution of CS may lead to better-informed prevention of these debilitating cardiac events.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Tags: Cardiovascular Clinical Science Poster Session Source Type: research