Cardiac PET Intensive Virtual Workshop (May 3-4, 2025)-Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Protocols

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In this video, Moaz Milah, the Director of Cardiovascular PET at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, discusses his cardioperfusion imaging protocols using PET imaging. He starts by emphasizing the importance of patient preparation, including instructions to abstain from caffeine and certain medications. He then explains the steps involved in the imaging process, which include a scout image, transmission scan, and emission scan. He discusses the option to acquire images in an EKG-gated manner or as dynamics based on time. Milah also provides details on the protocols for two commonly used stress myocardial perfusion imaging radiopharmaceuticals, rubidium and ammonia. He covers various dosing requirements based on the type of PET machine being used, as well as the timing and order of injections. He concludes with some practical considerations related to patient motion, misregistration, and staff safety during the procedure.

Keywords

cardiovascular PET

cardioperfusion imaging

patient preparation

myocardial perfusion

radiopharmaceuticals

imaging protocols