Type of dialysis may influence the prognostic value of myocardial perfusion imaging in end stage renal disease: an observational [13N]NH3 PET/CT study

Background

Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) exhibit an elevated risk of cardiovascular events, with imaging-based risk stratification becoming increasingly important. This study compares the prognostic utility of [13N]NH3 PET/CT assessing myocardial blood flow (MBF), coronary flow reserve (CFR) and coronary artery calcium score (CACS) as well as 3D carotid ultrasound (for carotid plaque burden; cPB) in hemodialysis (HD) versus peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients listed for kidney transplantation.