Non-nuclear medicine imaging technologies for cardiology: a review of alternatives to nuclear medicine imaging
Pohar R, Banks R
Record ID 32011001273
English
Authors' recommendations:
The relative diagnostic accuracy of non-nuclear (MSCT and CMRI) and nuclear imaging techniques (PET and SPECT) in cardiac indications remains largely unknown. As such, it is not clear if non-nuclear imaging techniques would be suitable alternatives in the event of a radioisotope shortage. That said, the evidence suggests that MSCT and CMRI are adequate, less invasive alternatives to CCA in the detection of CAD in high risk populations. It is not clear, however, how these imaging techniques would perform in populations at lower risk of CAD or in other cardiac indications. Moreover, there are potential patient-specific barriers to MSCT and CMRI such as comorbidities and contraindications to the technologies or medications that are part of the imaging protocols. Further, associated training and infrastructure costs may limit the routine use and geographic availability of MSCT and CMRI.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/L0094Non-Nuclear%20Medicine%20Imaging%20Technologies%20for%20Cardiology%20final.pdf
Year Published:
2009
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Cardiology
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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