PET Imaging for Cardiac Sarcoidosis in Conjunction with Cardiac Sarcoid Clinic

PET Imaging for Cardiac Sarcoidosis in Conjunction with Cardiac Sarcoid Clinic Guest: Omar F. Abou Ezzeddine, M.D., C.M., M.S. (@abouezzeddine) Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D. (@drpaulfriedman) Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging can help diagnose and manage heart disease in a way that eliminates the need for heart tissue samples and replaces more complex, less effective imaging approaches. Joining us today to discuss PET imaging for cardiac sarcoidosis is Omar F. Abou Ezzeddine, M.D., C.M., M.S., a consultant in Cardiovascular Medicine and director of the Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: Introduction to sarcoidosis Rationale behind the use of PET imaging to assess for cardiac sarcoidosis When to suspect cardiac sarcoidosis Necessity of whole-body imaging for diagnosis Comparison of magnetic resonance imaging and PET imaging and a role for hybrid imaging Artificial intelligence applications for PET imaging Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.