Cardiac PET/CT combines advanced perfusion imaging with CT-based attenuation correction to help clarify how well blood is reaching the heart muscle and whether additional treatment planning is needed.
When It Is Used
Cardiac PET/CT is often considered when a physician needs a more detailed look at myocardial blood flow or when prior testing leaves unanswered questions about ischemia or viability.
It can be especially helpful in complex patients where image quality, body habitus, or prior studies make a standard evaluation less definitive.
What The Exam Adds
The exam is designed to show how well blood is reaching the heart muscle at rest and under stress, helping the care team identify areas with reduced perfusion.
That information can guide whether a patient needs medication optimization, further anatomic testing, invasive evaluation, or a different long-term management path.