Publications by authors named "V Dilsizian"
Viability assessment in an evolving field of heart failure treatment: still needed?
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
September 2024
F-FDG PET/CT and radiolabeled leukocyte SPECT/CT imaging for the evaluation of cardiovascular infection in the multimodality context: ASNC Imaging Indications (ASNC I) Series Expert Consensus Recommendations from ASNC, AATS, ACC, AHA, ASE, EANM, HRS, IDSA, SCCT, SNMMI, and STS.
J Nucl Cardiol
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- This document is the first in the ASNC I series focusing on the role of radionuclide imaging for diagnosing cardiovascular infections, notably infective endocarditis, using a detailed consensus-based approach.
- It highlights the rising incidence of cardiovascular infections, which present high risks and complications, and discusses the limitations of current diagnostic methods like echocardiography.
- Advanced imaging techniques such as FDG PET/CT and SPECT/CT can improve diagnostic accuracy by revealing infection in cardiac devices and surrounding areas, emphasizing the need for better imaging strategies in complex cases.
F-FDG PET/CT and Radiolabeled Leukocyte SPECT/CT Imaging for the Evaluation of Cardiovascular Infection in the Multimodality Context: ASNC Imaging Indications (ASNC I) Series Expert Consensus Recommendations From ASNC, AATS, ACC, AHA, ASE, EANM, HRS, IDSA, SCCT, SNMMI, and STS.
JACC Cardiovasc Imaging
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A thorough consensus was reached using a modified Delphi method to outline clinical indications, diagnostic criteria, and a structured algorithm for diagnosis due to the rising incidence and high risks associated with these infections.
- * Advanced imaging techniques, such as F-FDG PET/CT, can improve the evaluation and management of cardiovascular infections, particularly in complicated cases involving prosthetic valves and cardiac devices, while also highlighting the need for further research to optimize these applications.
F-FDG PET/CT and radiolabeled leukocyte SPECT/CT imaging for the evaluation of cardiovascular infection in the multimodality context: ASNC Imaging Indications (ASNC I) Series Expert Consensus Recommendations from ASNC, AATS, ACC, AHA, ASE, EANM, HRS, IDSA, SCCT, SNMMI, and STS.
Heart Rhythm
May 2024
This document on cardiovascular infection, including infective endocarditis, is the first in the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Indications (ASNC I) series to assess the role of radionuclide imaging in the multimodality context for the evaluation of complex systemic diseases with multi-societal involvement including pertinent disciplines. A rigorous modified Delphi approach was used to determine consensus clinical indications, diagnostic criteria, and an algorithmic approach to diagnosis of cardiovascular infection including infective endocarditis. Cardiovascular infection incidence is increasing and is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
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