Interest of Parametric Positron Emission Computed Tomography Imaging in the Diagnosis of Infections on Cardiac Valve Prosthesis : PARAVA Study
The objective of this study is to determine if early parametric positron emission computed tomography is useful to diagnose cardiac prosthetic valve infections.
• Age superior to18 years,
• Effective contraception for women of childbearing age or negative pregnancy test on the day of the exam
• Good general condition. WHO ≤ 1
• Suspicion of endocarditis on a prosthetic heart valve implanted more than 3 months ago
• Labeled polynuclear scintigraphy performed within a maximum of 15 days before positron emission computed tomography
• Standard positron emission computed tomography planned as part of the extension assessment
• Informed and signed consent before any specific study procedure.
• Patient affiliated to the social security system