CardioPET
CardioPET is:
- An F-18 labeled, modified fatty acid that provides insight into regions of metabolic insufficiency in myocardium
CardioPET may be used to:
- Identify patients that will benefit from PCI or revascularization and guide intervention
- Evaluate CAD in patients that cannot exercise
Top Panel: Horizontal Long Axis slices of myocardium in Normal Healthy Volunteer, 15-30 minutes after CardioPET injection.
Bottom Panel: Horizontal Long Axis slices of myocardium in subject diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease, 15-30 minutes after CardioPET injection.