Key result
18F-FDG PET/CT achieves 100% sensitivity for identifying infective foci in suspected infective endocarditis.
Why the study?
This review provides an overview of the advantages of 18F-FDG PET/CT in achieving a definitive diagnosis of infective endocarditis.
Does 18F-FDG PET/CT improve the diagnostic accuracy for infective endocarditis in patients with suspected infection?
Does 18F-FDG PET/CT improve the diagnostic accuracy for infective endocarditis in patients with suspected infection?
18F-FDG PET/CT enhances the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for infective endocarditis, particularly in cases involving prosthetic valves and implantable devices.
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May aid diagnosis of infective endocarditis; leaves open prospective validation of the uptake ratio threshold.
Sathyamurthy et al. (2024) conducted a review in Infective endocarditis. 18F-FDG PET/CT was evaluated on Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity. 18F-FDG PET/CT using a standardized uptake ratio ≥2.0 demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 91% specificity for identifying infective foci in suspected infective endocarditis.
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