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18F-FDG Myocardial Uptake Related to Continuous Venovenous Hemodialysis: The Importance of Eliminating All Things Sweet

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: When 18F-FDG PET/CT is used to diagnose cardiovascular inflammation or infection, it is important to differentiate between pathologic and physiologic 18F-FDG myocardial uptake. Several methods to suppress physiologic 18F-FDG myocardial uptake have been reported, all based on the principle of promoting free fatty acid metabolism over glucose metabolism. However, despite rigorous implementation of these protocols, there is variation in successful myocardial glucose suppression. Sometimes this variation can be explained by specific patient conditions or treatment regimes. Here, we describe a patient on continuous venovenous hemodialysis with 18F-FDG myocardial uptake despite adequate preparation.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

DOI: 10.2967/jnmt.124.268968

Authors: Reja E.A. Schaaf, Hein J. Verberne, Dave A. Dongelmans

Institutions: Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4407172147