Diagnostic accuracy of FDG PET/CT in suspected LVAD infections: a case series, systematic review, and meta-analysis
MC Tam, VN Patel, RL Weinberg, EA Hulten… - Cardiovascular …, 2020 - jacc.org
Objectives The purpose of this study was to describe our experience with fluorine-18
fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography computed tomography (PET/CT) …
fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography computed tomography (PET/CT) …
Extending the clinical capabilities of short-and long-lived positron-emitting radionuclides through high sensitivity PET/CT
J van Sluis, R Borra, C Tsoumpas, JH van Snick… - Cancer Imaging, 2022 - Springer
This review describes the main benefits of using long axial field of view (LAFOV) PET in
clinical applications. As LAFOV PET is the latest development in PET instrumentation, many …
clinical applications. As LAFOV PET is the latest development in PET instrumentation, many …
The value of 18F-FDG PET/CT for the diagnosis of device-related infections in patients with a left ventricular assist device: a systematic review and meta-analysis
D Ten Hove, G Treglia, RHJA Slart, K Damman… - European journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly used for the treatment
of advanced heart failure. LVADs improve quality of life and decrease mortality, but the …
of advanced heart failure. LVADs improve quality of life and decrease mortality, but the …
Left ventricular assist device as destination therapy: a state of the science and art of long-term mechanical circulatory support
Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to synthesize and summarize
recent developments in the care of patients with end-stage heart failure being managed with …
recent developments in the care of patients with end-stage heart failure being managed with …
18F-FDG PET/CT in left-ventricular assist device infection: initial results supporting the usefulness of image-guided therapy
JMS Sohns, H Kröhn, A Schöde, T Derlin… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2020 - Soc Nuclear Med
Accurate definition of the extent and severity of left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) infection
may facilitate therapeutic decision making and targeted surgical intervention. Here, we …
may facilitate therapeutic decision making and targeted surgical intervention. Here, we …
Diagnosis and image-guided therapy of cardiac left ventricular assist device infections
W Chen, V Dilsizian - Seminars in Nuclear Medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to limited availability of donor hearts, more and more end stage heart failure patients
are dependent on left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as their destination therapy rather …
are dependent on left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as their destination therapy rather …
Pre‐operative risk factors for driveline infection in left ventricular‐assist device patients
AK Köhler, H Körperich, M Morshuis… - ESC Heart …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aims Implantation of left ventricular‐assist devices (LVAD) to treat end‐stage heart failure is
of increasing relevance due to donor shortage. Infections of the driveline are common …
of increasing relevance due to donor shortage. Infections of the driveline are common …
Recommendations for Multimodality Imaging of Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Temporary Mechanical Support: Updated Recommendations from the …
JD Estep, A Nicoara, J Cavalcante, SM Chang… - Journal of the American …, 2024 - Elsevier
Advances over the past several years in temporary and durable left ventricular (LV) assist
devices (LVADs) support the need for an updated perspective on the role of noninvasive …
devices (LVADs) support the need for an updated perspective on the role of noninvasive …
Risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment of infection in adult patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation: A scoping review
SMG Brandão, MBM Urasaki, DMP Lemos… - Intensive and Critical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Evidence on infection risk factors is scarce, and precise localization of the site
of infection and its treatment remain clinically challenging. Objectives This study aimed to …
of infection and its treatment remain clinically challenging. Objectives This study aimed to …
[HTML][HTML] The role of Cardiac Imaging in Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
RC Gosling, A Al-Mohammad - Cardiac Failure Review, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Heart failure (HF) is a major health burden associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Approximately half of all HF patients have reduced ejection fraction (left ventricular …
mortality. Approximately half of all HF patients have reduced ejection fraction (left ventricular …