Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in infection of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: review of the literature and initial experience. Issue 6 (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhoil, Amit; Vinjamuri, Sobhan
• Is Part Of: Nuclear medicine communications. Volume 40:Issue 6(2019:Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: cardiovascular implantable electronic devices -- dual-phase imaging -- fluorine-18-flurodeoxyglucose -- generator lead tip infection -- generator pocket infection -- infective endocarditis -- Modified Dukes Criteria -- positron emission tomography/computed tomography; Nuclear medicine -- Periodicals; 616.07575
• DOI: 10.1097/MNM.0000000000000995
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-3636

Abstract

Abstract : Infections involving cardiovascular implantable electronic devices are becoming increasingly common, and increasingly complex to manage. Advances in technology have made implantable electronic devices smaller, and easier to implant, and patients are now also more likely to be older, with more complex comorbidities. Infections related to these devices are, however, not decreasing, and in some settings, these are rising. There is a clinical need for more accurate tests for confirming or ruling out infected devices. In this article, we review the relevant literature and share our own initial experience.