[What actually happens  … in hybrid imaging?]

[What actually happens … in hybrid imaging?] Radiologe. 2020 Nov 19;: Authors: Rischpler C, Schlosser T, Umutlu L, Rassaf T, Krause BJ Abstract CLINICAL/METHODOLOGICAL ISSUE: The goal of this article is to shed light on innovations in perfusion imaging and the fields of application that have opened up in hybrid imaging of the heart. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: As before, the most commonly used modalities in hybrid imaging are single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). Perfusion tracers and the radioactively labeled glucose analog 18F‑fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) are commonly used for vitality imaging. METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Use of PET/MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is becoming increasingly widespread. In addition, FDG is also increasingly applied in imaging infectious and inflammatory myocardial diseases. Furthermore, novel tracers are used, such as the amyloid-specific tracers in cardiac amyloidosis. PERFORMANCE: Overall, this development has led to an increasing use of hybrid imaging techniques. These still include myocardial perfusion imaging, but are also used in inflammatory and infectious diseases such as endocarditis, myocarditis and sarcoidosis, as well as in underestimated diseases such as cardiac amyloidosis. The use of tracers has led to the creation of new fields of application in hybrid imaging. PRACTICAL RECOMME...
Source: Der Radiologe - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research