40 Years Anniversary of Cardiac 123I-mIBG Imaging: State of the Heart

Abstract Purpose of Review This narrative review reflects on the body evidence cardiac 123 I- m IBG imaging that has accumulated since introduction in late 1970s and focusses to what extent fulfilled its potential cardiology especially. Recent Findings In contrast linear relationship between IBG-derived parameters overall prognosis heart failure, there seems a “bell-shape” curve for arrhythmic events. addition, is clinical role optimizing patient selection expensive devices (i.e., ICD CRT). needs course be established future trials. Summary Cardiac is, despite numerous studies, sometimes mistakenly seen as nice have technique rather than must modality. Although grown matured over years, full still not been tested maximum.