Module 17a. Case Review - Myocardial Blood Flow with 82Rb PET Imaging-Case Review-Myocardial Blood Flow with 82Rb PET Imaging

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Dr. Talal El-Nabulsi from the University of Kentucky presented a series of cases on rubidium myocardial perfusion PET imaging. In Case 1, a normal scan with positive prognostic markers was discussed. Case 2 highlighted severe coronary artery disease. Case 3 showed multi-vessel disease and a significant decline in myocardial flow reserve. In Case 4, a large perfusion defect in the LAD with good prognostic markers was noted. Case 5 discussed a patient with a potentially false-negative result due to caffeine intake. Case 6 showed a non-diagnostic study due to patient motion, with the need for repeat testing. Case 7 presented extensive perfusion abnormalities post-COVID infection. Teaching points included recognizing high-risk markers on PET imaging and the impact of motion artifacts on interpretation. Dr. El-Nabulsi emphasized the importance of quality control and communication with patients for accurate results.

Keywords

Dr. Talal El-Nabulsi

University of Kentucky

rubidium myocardial perfusion PET imaging

prognostic markers

coronary artery disease

myocardial flow reserve

motion artifacts