Key result
PET/MR co-imaging enhances cardiovascular diagnosis by simultaneously providing functional and anatomical data.
Why the study?
PET/MR co-imaging technology offers combined functional and anatomical assessment in cardiovascular diseases, but its current clinical applications and future development require comprehensive review.
PET/MR co-imaging is a promising technology for comprehensive functional and anatomical assessment in cardiovascular diseases, though technical challenges remain.
PET/MR provides integrated functional-anatomical CVD assessment; leaves open prospective validation before clinical adoption.
OBJECTIVE: This paper reviews the current status and future development of positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance (PET/MR) co-imaging technology in the field of cardiovascular diseases. MATERIAL AND METHODS: By combining PET and MRI, PET/MR co-imaging provides comprehensive assessment advantages by simultaneously offering functional and anatomical information. RESULTS: Firstly, the basic principles of PET/MR are introduced, and the current state is discussed. Subsequently, a detailed discussion on the application of PET/MR in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, including early detection and comprehensive assessment of conditions like coronary artery disease and myocarditis, is presented. Finally, the challenges and future prospects in PET/MR applications are outlined. CONCLUSION: Despite facing several technical challenges, PET/MR co-imaging technology is expected to play a crucial role in the early diagnosis, treatment, and research of cardiovascular diseases, paving the way for new directions and possibilities in future medical imaging research.
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Chen et al. (2024) conducted a review in Cardiovascular diseases. PET/MR co-imaging was evaluated. PET/MR co-imaging technology provides comprehensive assessment advantages by simultaneously offering functional and anatomical information for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
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