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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 9/2010

01-08-2010 | Guidelines

Proposal for standardization of 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) cardiac sympathetic imaging by the EANM Cardiovascular Committee and the European Council of Nuclear Cardiology

Authors: Albert Flotats, Ignasi Carrió, Denis Agostini, Dominique Le Guludec, Claudio Marcassa, Michael Schaffers, G. Aernout Somsen, Mustafa Unlu, Hein J. Verberne

Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Issue 9/2010

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Abstract

This proposal for standardization of 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (iobenguane, MIBG) cardiac sympathetic imaging includes recommendations for patient information and preparation, radiopharmaceutical, injected activities and dosimetry, image acquisition, quality control, reconstruction methods, attenuation, scatter and collimator response compensation, data analysis and interpretation, reports, and image display. The recommendations are based on evidence coming from original or scientific studies whenever possible and as far as possible reflect the current state-of-the-art in cardiac MIBG imaging. The recommendations are designed to assist in the practice of performing, interpreting and reporting cardiac sympathetic imaging. The proposed standardization does not include clinical indications, benefits or drawbacks of cardiac sympathetic imaging, and does not address cost benefits or cost effectiveness; however, clinical settings of potential utility are mentioned. Standardization of MIBG cardiac sympathetic imaging should contribute to increasing its clinical applicability and integration into current nuclear cardiology practice.
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Metadata
Title
Proposal for standardization of 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) cardiac sympathetic imaging by the EANM Cardiovascular Committee and the European Council of Nuclear Cardiology
Authors
Albert Flotats
Ignasi Carrió
Denis Agostini
Dominique Le Guludec
Claudio Marcassa
Michael Schaffers
G. Aernout Somsen
Mustafa Unlu
Hein J. Verberne
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Issue 9/2010
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Electronic ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-010-1491-4

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