The role of 18F-FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of left-sided endocarditis: native vs. prosthetic valves.
The Role of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Left-sided Endocarditis: Native vs Prosthetic Valves Endocarditis.
Rédigé par : Dr Jean-Pierre Bru
Studies have suggested that the addition of 18F-FDG-PET/CT might improve the accuracy of the modified Duke Criteria among patients with suspected prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) or intracardiac devices infections. But there is limited evidence regarding the use of 18F-FDG-PET/CT for the diagnosis of native valve endocarditis (NVE). The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the accur...
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