PET/MR Imaging in Cardiovascular Imaging

PET Clin. 2019 Apr;14(2):233-244. doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2018.12.005. Epub 2019 Feb 1.

Abstract

With the emergence of PET/MR imaging there have been some strides in replicating the cardiovascular imaging success of other hybrid imaging modalities such as PET/computed tomography (CT) and single-photon emission computed tomography/CT. Because of the combined molecular imaging capabilities of PET and high-spatial and high-contrast resolution of MR imaging, there remains the potential for increased diagnostic accuracy and development of novel applications. In this article, the authors review the most promising cardiac PET/MR imaging applications developed since the introduction of PET/MR imaging in 2010 and summarize the most recent technical developments.

Keywords: Cardiovascular; FDG; Molecular imaging; PET/MR imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Contrast Media
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Multimodal Imaging / methods
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging / methods
  • Myocarditis / diagnosis
  • Plaque, Atherosclerotic / diagnosis
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18