¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT in left ventricular assist device infections: In-depth characterization and clinical implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous retrospective studies suggest a good diagnostic performance of ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (¹⁸F-FDG-PET)/computed tomography (CT) in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) infections. Our aim was to prospectively evaluate the role of PET/CT in the characterization and impact on clinical management of LVAD infections.

Methods

A total of 40 patients (aged 58 [53-62] years) with suspected LVAD infection and 5 controls (aged 69 [64-71] years) underwent ¹⁸F-FDG-PET/CT. Four LVAD components were evaluated: exit site and subcutaneous driveline (peripheral), pump pocket, and outflow graft. The location with maximal uptake was considered the presumed site of infection. Infection was confirmed by positive cult

SUBMITTER: Devesa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10969750 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature