Radiotracer Imaging Allows for Noninvasive Detection and Quantification of Abnormalities in Angiosome Foot Perfusion in Diabetic Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia and Nonhealing Wounds [Peripheral Arterial Disease]

Conclusions:
SPECT/CT imaging assesses regional foot perfusion and detects abnormalities in microvascular perfusion that may be undetectable by conventional ankle–brachial index in patients with diabetes mellitus. SPECT/CT may provide a novel approach for evaluating responses to targeted therapies.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Alvelo, J. L., Papademetris, X., Mena-Hurtado, C., Jeon, S., Sumpio, B. E., Sinusas, A. J., Stacy, M. R. Tags: Diabetes, Type 2, Imaging, Nuclear Cardiology and PET, Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Source Type: research