Prediction of Short-Term Cardiovascular Events Using Quantification of Global Myocardial Flow Reserve in Patients Referred for Clinical ⁸²Rb PET Perfusion Imaging

Abstract

In clinical cardiac (82)Rb PET, globally impaired flow reserve is a relevant marker for predicting short-term cardiovascular events. It may be used for integration with currently established functional and morphologic test results and for guidance of preventive measures, especially in the absence of regional flow-limiting disease.