Infective Endocarditis: The role of PET imaging in diagnosis and management
Positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) has recently emerged as an increasingly used alternative and supplementary imaging modality for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis. 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for IE is given a Class I recommendation (level of evidence B) and is therefore recommended in cases of possible prosthetic valve IE to both detect valvular lesions, as well as confirm the diagnosis of IE. They have also given a class I recommendation (level of evidence B) for brain and whole-body 18F-FDG PET/CT and/or MRI imaging to detect peripheral lesions for patients with either native or ...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kevin Emery Boczar, Lawrence Lau, Nuha Hejji, Christiane Wiefels Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Effects of Concomitant CABG on Outcomes in Veterans Who Require Surgery for Endocarditis
CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant CABG at the time of operation for IE was associated with increased risk of MI at 30-day and long-term, though most CABGs involved a low number of grafts. It was not associated with 30-day stroke or death, long term stroke or death, or perioperative complications. The optimal treatment of CAD noted during preoperative evaluation for veterans undergoing surgery for IE remains unclear.PMID:38286645 | DOI:10.59958/hsf.6719 (Source: The Heart Surgery Forum)
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: John Duggan Alex Peters Sarah A Halbert Suzanne Arnott Jessica LaPiano Jared Antevil Gregory D Trachiotis Source Type: research
Effects of Concomitant CABG on Outcomes in Veterans Who Require Surgery for Endocarditis
CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant CABG at the time of operation for IE was associated with increased risk of MI at 30-day and long-term, though most CABGs involved a low number of grafts. It was not associated with 30-day stroke or death, long term stroke or death, or perioperative complications. The optimal treatment of CAD noted during preoperative evaluation for veterans undergoing surgery for IE remains unclear.PMID:38286645 | DOI:10.59958/hsf.6719 (Source: The Heart Surgery Forum)
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: John Duggan Alex Peters Sarah A Halbert Suzanne Arnott Jessica LaPiano Jared Antevil Gregory D Trachiotis Source Type: research
Effects of Concomitant CABG on Outcomes in Veterans Who Require Surgery for Endocarditis
CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant CABG at the time of operation for IE was associated with increased risk of MI at 30-day and long-term, though most CABGs involved a low number of grafts. It was not associated with 30-day stroke or death, long term stroke or death, or perioperative complications. The optimal treatment of CAD noted during preoperative evaluation for veterans undergoing surgery for IE remains unclear.PMID:38286645 | DOI:10.59958/hsf.6719 (Source: The Heart Surgery Forum)
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: John Duggan Alex Peters Sarah A Halbert Suzanne Arnott Jessica LaPiano Jared Antevil Gregory D Trachiotis Source Type: research
Effects of Concomitant CABG on Outcomes in Veterans Who Require Surgery for Endocarditis
CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant CABG at the time of operation for IE was associated with increased risk of MI at 30-day and long-term, though most CABGs involved a low number of grafts. It was not associated with 30-day stroke or death, long term stroke or death, or perioperative complications. The optimal treatment of CAD noted during preoperative evaluation for veterans undergoing surgery for IE remains unclear.PMID:38286645 | DOI:10.59958/hsf.6719 (Source: The Heart Surgery Forum)
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: John Duggan Alex Peters Sarah A Halbert Suzanne Arnott Jessica LaPiano Jared Antevil Gregory D Trachiotis Source Type: research
