Positron Emission Tomography and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Imaging in the Diagnosis of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [Molecular Imaging]

Conclusions— Both 18F-FDG PET-CT and LS yield high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy, and thus seem to be useful for the diagnosis of CIED infection, based on robust data for 18F-FDG PET-CT but limited data for LS. When available,18F-FDG PET-CT may be preferred.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 4, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Juneau, D., Golfam, M., Hazra, S., Zuckier, L. S., Garas, S., Redpath, C., Bernick, J., Leung, E., Chih, S., Wells, G., Beanlands, R. S. B., Chow, B. J. W. Tags: Diagnostic Testing, Nuclear Cardiology and PET Molecular Imaging Source Type: research