ASNC imaging guidelines/SNMMI procedure standard for positron emission tomography (PET) nuclear cardiology procedures.

Highlights from the Updated Joint ASNC/SNMMI PET Myocardial Perfusion and Metabolism Clinical Imaging Guidelines.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) will periodically define new guidelines or update prior guidelines for nuclear medicine practice, independently or in collaboration with other organizations, to help advance the science of nuclear medicine and to improve the quality of patient care. In the 2016 September issue of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, an updated joint Am...

ASNC model coverage policy: Cardiac positron emission tomographic imaging.

This document is intended as a model coverage policy for cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) imaging studies and delineates under which clinical situations such a study is indicated. This document examines a variety of patient clinical indications and symptoms which support the use of cardiac PET by cross-referencing the indication with the appropriate use criteria (AUC) for radionuclide...

The effect of fasting on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging

As a nuclear approach, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a functional imaging technique which is based on the detection of gamma ray pairs emitted by a positron-emitting radionuclide. There are certain limitations to this technique such as normal tissue uptake. Therefore, it has been recommended that patients prepare before scanning. Fasting for a short while before PET imaging is an exampl...

Practical issues regarding the incorporation of PET into a busy SPECT practice.

Incorporating positron emission tomography (PET) imaging or PET/computed tomographic (PET/CT) imaging into a clinical cardiology practice provides opportunities to better assess patients as well as to expand the services offered by the practice. Clinical evidence continues to accrue, demonstrating the superior quality, the breadth of assessments possible, the diagnostic certainty and accuracy, ...

ASNC IMAGING GUIDELINES FOR NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY PROCEDURES First-pass radionuclide angiography