Increased myocardial 99mTc-DPD uptake associated with increased LV mass allows for improved accuracy in diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis.

Conclusions: These preliminary data support at least a non-inferiority of nCU compared to the widely accepted Perugini visual score. Combining myocardial 99mTc-DPD uptake and LV mass resulted in improved diagnostic accuracy. Morphologic and functional imaging should be performed as complementary methods in the diagnostic workup of CA.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - May 20, 2019 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Scarale, A., Popescu, C., Sara, R., Monaco, L., Spallino, M., Dolci, C., Musca, F., Rossetti, C., Caobelli, F. Tags: Cardiovascular Clinical Science Posters Source Type: research