FDG PET/CT in the Localization of Cardiac Device Infections: Discriminating Between LVAD and ICD Infection
Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, Barcelona, Spain, 04 October 2025 - 08 July 2026, pp.898-899, (Full Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
- Doi Number: 10.1016/s3051-2913(25)00004-7
- City: Barcelona
- Country: Spain
- Page Numbers: pp.898-899
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The increasing use of cardiac devices has been accompanied by a rise in associated infections. Implantable devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly common. This growth has led to more frequent evaluations for device-related infections and endocarditis. LVADs, often used as a bridge to transplant, are particularly vulnerable, with infection rates up to 13.6% within the first three months.