Why the study?
Does 11C-acetate PET scanning accurately predict postoperative recovery of myocardial viability in postinfarct patients compared to FDG PET?
Population
30 postinfarct patients with akinetic ventricular segments, a mean ejection fraction of 42 +/- 11%, and…
Comparison
Serial 11C-acetate positron emission tomography… vs 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET and serial…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
7 +/- 5 months
Authors
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Acetate PET perfusion index may predict recovery in postinfarct patients; leaves open its role versus FDG until prospective validation.
Does 11C-acetate PET scanning accurately predict postoperative recovery of myocardial viability in postinfarct patients compared to FDG PET?
11C-acetate PET perfusion index is an independent predictor of postoperative recovery of myocardial viability, with predictive accuracy similar to FDG imaging.
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