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Direct Comparison of 2D Cardiac PET With 3D Cardiac PET

Completed
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Registration Number
NCT01993303
Lead Sponsor
Cardiovascular Imaging Technologies
Brief Summary

Lowering the per-infusion dose of Rb-82 offers advantages of lessening radiation exposure and extending useable generator life. Prior studies have not shown equivalence of 3D vs 2D Rb-82 PET. The investigators therefore compare 3D PET after a lower Rb-82 dose (\~20 mCi) processed using a Monte-Carlo driven scatter correction algorithm against conventional higher dosage (\~50 mCi) 2D Rb-82 PET MPI.

Detailed Description

This study re-examines 2D an 3D myocardial perfusion PET data from 19 subjects, mean age 65 years, mean BMI 30 kg/m2, 79% male. Rest and stress scans were acquired on a Siemens Accel™ PET scanner in 2D (septa extended) and 3D (septa retracted) modes. Rb-82 doses were rest 53+/-5 mCi and stress 53+/-6 mCi. Imaging times were 2D emission scan for 3 mins (90 sec delay post Rb-82 infusion), followed by a 3 minute, 3D gated emission scan (180 sec delay). Decay and shorter acquisition times led to a 62% reduction in the effective dosage 2D vs 3D datasets. 3D images were first pre-processed using a Monte-Carlo scatter and prompt gamma correction algorithm (Imagen3D™) then reconstructed using ImagenProTM (CVIT, Kansas City, MO). Reconstructed images were evaluated using relative, 17 segment raw scores (Cedars QPET). Studies were read by consensus of 2-blinded readers for: image quality (1-4, poor-excellent), interpretive certainty (1-3, low-high) and rest perfusion using a 17 segment model (0=normal; 1-3 = mild, moderate, or severe perfusion defects). Stress segmental scores were not evaluated due to differences in imaging start time post dipyridamole infusion.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
19
Inclusion Criteria
  • >18 Years of Age
  • Have ability to provide informed consent
  • Have a technically adequate rest/stress Rb-82 perfsion PET study within the past 60 days
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant or nursing feamle
  • Weight > 275 lbs
  • Have contraindications to adenosine stress testing
  • Unstable cardiac rhythm (atrial fibrillation, frequent PVCs
  • PTCA or CABG within the last 60 days

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quantitative Accuracy1 day

To establish the quantitative accuracy of reconstructed volumes using Imagen3DTM when compared to other methods.

Visual Assessment1 day

To establish that visual assessments of image quality and reader confidence using 3D data are equivalent to the other methods.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Saint Lukes Hospital

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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