Regional myocardial blood flow, metabolism and function assessed noninvasively with positron emission tomography

Journal Article · Wed Dec 17 23:00:00 EST 1980 · Am. J. Cardiol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9149(80)90298-2· OSTI ID:5951994

Schelbert, H R; Phelps, M E; Hoffman, E; Huang, S C; Kuhl, D E

Positron emission computed tomography is a new technique of potential value for the noninvasive measurement of myocardial blood flow, mechanical function and, in particular, metabolism. The device permits recording of cross-sectional images of the left ventricular myocardium that quantitatively reflect regional tracer tissue concentrations. Use of tracer kinetic models with this new technique permits measurements of regional glucose and fatty acid metabolism of the heart. Positron emission tomography is already an important new tool for investigative studies of cardiac physiology and pathophysiology; its clinical utility remains to be defined.

• OSTI ID: 5951994
• Journal Information: Am. J. Cardiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Cardiol.; (United States) Vol. 46:7; ISSN AJCDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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ORGANS
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