5 Reasons to Switch to Cardiac PET/CT

When it comes to diagnosing heart disease, precision matters. Traditional imaging methods like SPECT have long been used in nuclear cardiology, but advances in Cardiac PET/CT are shifting the standard of care. With unmatched accuracy, faster scan times, and enhanced patient experience, Cardiac PET/CT offers compelling advantages that can transform both clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.

If you’re considering updating your cardiac imaging capabilities, here are five reasons why now is the time to switch to Cardiac PET/CT.

Superior Diagnostic Accuracy

Cardiac PET/CT provides higher image resolution and greater sensitivity than SPECT, resulting in more accurate assessments of myocardial perfusion and coronary flow reserve. This reduces the rate of false positives and negatives, helping clinicians make better-informed treatment decisions.

Faster, More Efficient Exams

With shorter acquisition times, Cardiac PET/CT allows for quicker scans and a streamlined patient workflow. This means increased throughput without compromising quality—beneficial for both patients and staff.

Lower Radiation Exposure

Compared to SPECT, Cardiac PET/CT can offer lower radiation doses to patients, which is especially important in today’s value-based care environment. Reducing radiation without sacrificing image quality supports your commitment to patient safety.

Quantifiable Data for Better Risk Stratification

Cardiac PET/CT delivers absolute quantification of myocardial blood flow, enabling clinicians to more precisely evaluate cardiovascular risk and guide long-term treatment planning. This objective data enhances confidence in diagnoses and care strategies.

Seamless Mobile Integration

With Shared Imaging’s mobile Cardiac PET/CT solutions, your facility can implement this advanced technology without a costly build-out or permanent footprint. Our team provides a turnkey cardiac mobile solution, includes a detailed onboarding process, handles mobile installation, training, and ongoing maintenance, delivering platinum-level imaging directly to your location.

Ready to Make the Switch?

The future of cardiac imaging is here, and it’s more accessible than ever. Shared Imaging can help your organization bring Cardiac PET/CT directly to your patients, without the capital investment or infrastructure hurdles. From superior accuracy to faster results, the benefits speak for themselves.

Learn more about our Mobile Cardiac PET/CT solutions and how we’re helping providers across the country deliver next-level cardiac care.