Module 22. Planning a PET Facility-How to Set up a Cardiovascular PET Laboratory (Presentation)

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Video Summary

In this video, Gary Heller discusses the process of setting up a cardiovascular PET laboratory. He highlights the differences between running a cardiac PET program and SPECT, including patient volume, build-out, and training requirements. The video covers various topics such as the thought process for establishing a PET lab, patient indications before moving into PET, considerations for space and camera choice, and the importance of training for technologists and physicians. He also discusses the benefits of cardiac PET, including higher diagnostic accuracy, better quality images, lower radiation exposure, shorter acquisition protocols, strong prognostic power, and quantification of myocardial blood flow. Heller emphasizes the importance of considering the patient volume needed for a cardiac PET program and describes the characteristics of patients who would benefit from PET imaging. He also provides information about tracers, space considerations, and training for technologists and physicians. The video concludes with a discussion on the significance of blood flow assessment and the necessary components for setting up a successful blood flow program. No additional credits are provided.

Keywords

cardiovascular PET laboratory

cardiac PET program

patient volume

training requirements

space considerations

quantification of myocardial blood flow

PET imaging

blood flow assessment