Industry Webinar: The Transformative Value of PET Imaging in Cardiac Care

Industry Webinar: The Transformative Value of PET Imaging in Cardiac Care is organized by American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC).

Start Date: September 25, 2025
End Date: September 24, 2026

Description:
This webinar will cover essential steps for starting a cardiac PET MPI program and advanced methods for measuring absolute blood flow with short-lived isotopes to enhance diagnosis and patient care.

Moderator: Cristiana Gameiro, Ph.D. IBA Fellow

Dr Nils Johnson – Absolute Blood Flow by Cardiac PET to Guide Treatment

Understand the role of absolute blood flow measurements in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and inform treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. The focus will be on short-lived isotopes (N13, O15, Rb82).

Dr Panithaya Chareonthaitawee – Launching Cardiac PET MPI: What You Need to Know

• Identify key clinical, logistical, and economic considerations in selecting a PET MPI tracer (N-13, O-15, Rb-82).
• Describe essential steps for initiating a successful cardiac PET MPI program, including camera systems, workflow, staffing, and facility requirements.
• Assess how tracer characteristics and program setup impact image quality, workflow efficiency, and long-term operational success.

Overall Goal:
Gain actionable insights into the clinical and operational aspects of PET implementation, as well as explore the latest breakthroughs in cardiac PET imaging. These advancements are transforming diagnostic precision, informing smarter treatment strategies, and overall improving patient outcomes.

Learner Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify key clinical, logistical, and economic considerations in selecting a PET MPI tracer (N-13, O-15, Rb-82).
• Describe essential steps for initiating a successful cardiac PET MPI program, including camera systems, workflow, staffing, and facility requirements.
• Assess how tracer characteristics and program setup impact image quality, workflow efficiency, and long-term operational success.
• Understand the role of absolute blood flow measurements in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and inform treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. The focus will be on short-lived isotopes (N-13, O-15, Rb-82).