Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections: Insights From the Emerging Infections Network

Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Supavit Chesdachai, Jack McHugh, Guillermo Cuervo, Khalid Abu-Zeinah, Susan E. Beekmann, Philip M. Polgreen, Abhishek J Deshmukh, G B Johnson, Omar M Abu Saleh, L M Baddour, Daniel Christopher DeSimone
DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofag109
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

Abstract The practice patterns of fluorine 18–labeled fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ([18F] FDG PET/CT) use in cardiac implantable electronic device infection remain undefined. Among 258 Emerging Infections Network respondents, 69% reported never or rarely using [18F] FDG PET/CT. Limited access and insurance barriers were the most common obstacles.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
ofag109–ofag109
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN