This Journal CME activity will compare the clinical usage and outcomes associated with SPECT versus PET myocardial perfusion imaging in a high volume multimodality imaging laboratory and discuss the clinical trade-off when considering utilization of these two commonly used stress myocardial perfusion imaging modalities.

This activity is targeted at imaging professionals and is intended to provide the latest information on clinical practice and cutting-edge scientific advances in nuclear cardiology and cardiac imaging.

After reading and reflecting upon this article in the Journal Nuclear Cardiology, the learner should be able to:

• Learn how the clincal utilization and clinical profiles of patients undergoing SPECT versus PET-MPI compared among a high-volume multmodality imaging laboratory.  
• Understand the most potent predictors of clinical outcomes among patients undergoing stress/rest SPECT and PET-MPI.
• Understand the relative advantages versus disadvantages in performing stress/rest SPECT versus PET-MPI.
• Learn of future trends that may blend the clinical measurements afforded by SPECT versus PET-MPI.

The purpose of this CME activity in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology is to increase the learners’ competence in the application of nuclear cardiology strategies in clinical practice.

Evaluation Deadlines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ARRT Category A, and Participation Credits = February 26, 2025.

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.



Physicians: The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Technologists: The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is a recognized provider of continuing education credit for technologists. ASNC’s Continuing Education (CE) credit is accepted by both NMTCB and ARRT. This Journal-based activity has been approved for a maximum of 1 ARRT Category A credit for Technologists.

Release Date: February 27, 2024
Expiration Date: February 26, 2025

ASNC members may claim continuing education credits at no charge. Non-members will be charged $50 per activity.