1 ; 1 ; in Month : December (2020) Article No : ujrnm-v1-1001
Todd A. Faasse

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as one of the greatest contributors to mortality [1]. Cardiac sarcoidosis is a lesser known but highly lethal clinical condition that has been increasing in incidence and prevalence globally [1]. Within the radiologic modalities, both cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MR) and positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) have emerged as ideal imaging modalities used in evaluating and assisting with treatment considerations for cardiac sarcoidosis. MR and PET-CT are complementary in regards to imaging capabilities but certain patient population considerations lend themselves to favoring PET-CT over MR, In particular, although an increasing number of implanted cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) are MR-compatible, many patients do not have MR-compliant devices and are unable to have MR for sarcoidosis evaluation due to the dangers inherent to the MR’s magnetic field and the ferromagnetic properties of ICDs. For patient safety, cardiac PET-CT may be the only effective imaging option available.

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