The information on this website is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your physician for health concerns.

+90 850 321 50 00

Quantitative Myocardial Blood Flow by PET

Absolute quantitative measurement of myocardial blood flow using positron emission tomography.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
Published:

This content is for general information; please consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

References (5)

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. You can book an appointment at our Kardiyoloji department. Book Appointment →

What is Quantitative Myocardial Blood Flow by PET?

Quantitative myocardial blood flow assessment by PET uses radiotracers such as rubidium-82 or 13N-ammonia to measure absolute MBF (mL/g/min) at rest and stress.

Coronary flow reserve (CFR < 2.0) and global/regional MBF values are valuable for detecting microvascular dysfunction, multivessel CAD and cardiac allograft vasculopathy.

The technique has high diagnostic and prognostic value; it is especially valuable in microvascular angina, post-transplant follow-up and multivessel disease.

Symptoms

Microvascular angina
Chest pain with open coronary arteries
Post-transplant evaluation
Suspected multivessel disease
Atypical ischemic symptoms
Chest pain in diabetes
Unclear symptoms in women

Risk Factors

Suspected microvascular dysfunction
Heart transplantation
Multiple risk factors
Diabetes mellitus
Previous inconclusive non-invasive test
Chronic kidney disease
Unexplained chest pain

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Suspected microvascular angina
  • Allograft vasculopathy follow-up in transplant
  • Multivessel evaluation
  • Insufficient previous non-invasive test
  • Prognostic evaluation
  • High-risk patient workup

Treatment Methods

01
Microvascular therapy (calcium channel blockers, ranolazine)
02
Standard CAD management
03
Revascularization when indicated
04
Optimization of immunosuppression in transplant
05
Aggressive risk factor control
06
Follow-up PET
07
Multidisciplinary approach

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Kardiyoloji department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

Learn About Kardiyoloji Department

Let us help you

You can make an appointment with our specialists or contact us for your concerns.

Book AppointmentContact Us

Related Health Topics

Other articles from the same department you may want to explore.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Kardiyoloji

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure readings remain above 140/90 mmHg; early treatment helps prevent serious complications.

Coronary Artery Disease

Kardiyoloji

Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack.

Heart Failure

Kardiyoloji

Heart failure is a chronic cardiac condition characterized by shortness of breath, leg swelling, and fatigue.

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

Kardiyoloji

A heart attack is a medical emergency; because heart muscle is lost by the minute, immediate intervention saves lives.

Atrial Fibrillation

Kardiyoloji

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia characterized by an irregular heartbeat and increased risk of stroke.

Heart Palpitations

Kardiyoloji

Palpitations are usually due to benign causes, but underlying cardiac rhythm disorders must be ruled out.

Heart Valve Diseases

Kardiyoloji

Valve stenosis or regurgitation increases the workload of the heart and, over time, can lead to heart failure.

Aortic Aneurysm

Kardiyoloji

Aortic aneurysms are often silent; early diagnosis allows treatment before rupture (a life-threatening tear).

Health Disclaimer: The information on this page is prepared for general informational purposes only. It does not replace medical diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your physician for your complaints. Saygı Hospital does not accept responsibility for actions taken based on the information on this page.