Marcelo F. Di CarliMaurizio Dondi2026-05-212026-05-212022978-3-319-69623-1176https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-64499-7https://link.springer.com/openurl?genre=book&isbn=978-3-662-64499-7http://bibliovirtual.umar.mx:4000/handle/123456789/2490Libro electrónicoThis open access book presents a wide portfolio of examples of positron emission tomography coupled with computer tomography (PET/CT) studies in various cardiac conditions in order to provide a rationale for the implementation of this technology in an array of clinical conditions. Cardiovascular diseases are a major contributor to premature morbidity and mortality worldwide. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are particularly affected by cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), with more than 75% of all CVDs deaths occurring in these countries. For this reason, target 3.4 of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda aims at a 30% reduction in premature mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which include CVDs, by 2030.en-USBook