Cardiac PET

Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging modality that can show heart cell metabolism that reveals areas of ischemia or infarct where this low or no blood flow due to coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. PET can help determine in if areas of the heart effected by a heart attack can be reversed through revascularization. PET can also offer additional information on the patient's condition with myocardial flow reserve (MFR) information. Cardiac PET uses a rubidium (Rb-82) radiotracer injection, which only has a half life of 75 seconds, which greatly speeds scan times compared to traditional cardiac SPECT imaging.

Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access
Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services.
Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over
The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.
GE HealthCare moves PET/CT scanner production to United States
The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Understanding hospital billing for cardiac PET/CT
Significant fluctuations in PET and CT reimbursement rates have made it especially challenging to keep up with this complex topic. We spoke to an expert to learn more.
Key steps to implementing a successful PET program
Getting technologists, physicians and administrators to work together is a crucial part of any PET program. Research is also essential. Cardiovascular Business spoke to a specialist on the topic to learn more.

PET technique visualizes amyloid deposits in heart

PET with 11C-PIB provides a noninvasive method for visualizing amyloid deposits in the heart, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The researchers suggest that 11C-PIB eventually may be used in the clinical setting as both a diagnostic tool and a treatment follow-up method.

February 10, 2013

Cardiac PET

Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

GE HealthCare moves PET/CT scanner production to United States

Understanding hospital billing for cardiac PET/CT

Key steps to implementing a successful PET program