PET/MR Imaging

David M. Naeger, Spencer C. Behr
2015 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America  
© 2015 Elsevier Inc. PET and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging have each become essential tools in the workup and management of cardiac patients. Combined PET/MR systems have recently been developed, allowing for single-session imaging using both modalities. This new technology holds great promise for cardiac applications given the different, yet complementary, information each modality provides. Research in this area is still nascent, although early studies have been promising. KEYWORDS Cardiac
more » ... ET/MR hybrid imaging [ 18 F] Fluorodeoxyglucose Myocardial perfusion stress tests KEY POINTS Combined PET/magnetic resonance (MR) systems are being developed and refined, with many commercially available systems now entering the market. Cardiac indications are potentially a fruitful area for this new technology, given how important PET and MR imaging each are in the workup and management of various cardiac diseases. Research to define the most effective use of this new hybrid technology is at a very early stage, although many preliminary studies have been promising.
doi:10.1016/j.mric.2014.09.006 pmid:25476678 fatcat:2cgkshzlnvdafmva5kfyowhtnu