Left ventricular assist device infection on 18F-flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography

J Nucl Cardiol. 2023 Dec;30(6):2823-2824. doi: 10.1007/s12350-023-03258-8. Epub 2023 Apr 25.

Abstract

The rising prevalence of heart failure with limited transplant availability has resulted in increased use of continuous left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. LVAD driveline remains exposed to environment which predisposes it to high rates of infection. We describe a case of a persistent driveline infection in a patient for which 18F-FDG PET/CT was utilized to diagnose deep-seated infection.

Keywords: PET; cardiomyopathy; infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Heart Failure* / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart-Assist Devices* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography / methods
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections* / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18