MCQ : Nuclear-12
Patients presenting for PET/CT-FDG cardiac imaging for assessment of hibernating myocardium.
A) Should fast for 18 hours and follow a carbohydrate free diet.
B) Be given FDG immediately on arrival to the Lab to expedite the image acquisition.
C) Should fast for at least for 6 hours and glucose clamp should be followed in the Lab.
D) A similar protocol is followed in diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
The correct answer is: C)
ASNC practice points for PET-FDG recommend fasting for at least 6b hours and follow a glucose clam with an insulin scale.
