Novel Radiotracer Demonstrates High Diagnostic Efficacy for Obese Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Imaging Technology
JUNE 28, 2023
18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99Tc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients. 18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI had a sensitivity of 77 percent and a specificity of 67 percent in diagnosing significant CAD, while 99mTC-SPECT MPI had a sensitivity of 69.2
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