Module 08. How to Perform a PET Myocardial Blood Flow Evaluation-How to Perform a PET Myocardial Blood Flow Evaluation (Presentation)

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In this video, an assistant professor of medicine from Yale University School of Medicine explains how to perform a PET myocardial blood flow evaluation as part of the PET curriculum. The video covers topics such as patient preparation, camera setup, and quality control of 2D and 3D PET systems. It also discusses the acquisition and processing of a cardiac PET perfusion study with myocardial blood flow information. The video emphasizes the importance of high-quality imaging for accurately evaluating the presence and extent of coronary artery disease and diagnosing microvascular dysfunction. It provides information on different PET radio tracers and imaging protocols. The video outlines the steps for image acquisition and reconstruction, including patient positioning, dosing considerations, and the use of list-mode acquisition. It also explains the process of quantifying myocardial blood flow and the importance of quality control. The video explains how to review and correct the alignment of emission and transmission scans and the placement of regions of interest. It discusses the interpretation and reporting of blood flow measurements and provides sample sentences for reporting results. The video concludes with interactive case studies to reinforce the information covered. The video was presented by an assistant professor of medicine from Yale University School of Medicine, but no credits were explicitly mentioned.

Keywords

PET myocardial blood flow evaluation

patient preparation

camera setup

quality control

cardiac PET perfusion study

coronary artery disease

microvascular dysfunction

Yale University School of Medicine