The Role of Pulmonary Scintigraphy in the Evaluation of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Semin Nucl Med. 2017 Nov;47(6):660-670. doi: 10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2017.07.006. Epub 2017 Aug 12.

Abstract

Adults with congenital heart disease represent a growing population with challenging and complex medical management. Pulmonary scintigraphy can play a valuable role in the evaluation and care of this patient population. We present a review of the variety of clinical scenarios where pulmonary scintigraphy can be helpful in the evaluation of adults with congenital heart disease, along with technical considerations associated with these studies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radionuclide Imaging*