October 2, 2014

Flurpiridaz PET MPI data reveal lower dose than conventional SPECT

Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with PET and F-18 flurpiridaz may reduce radiation dose while still providing comparable image quality to SPECT, the current standard, according to a study presented at the recent American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) Annual Scientific Session held in Boston from Sept 18-21. {read more here}