The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate Fluorodeoxyglucose - Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET) as an imaging modality to diagnose and risk stratify subclinical, imaging negative ICI-myocarditis, and to determine whether subclinical ICI-induced myocarditis is a distinct and clinically relevant entity with a risk of progression to fulminant myocarditis.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Receive 18F-FDG PET/CT
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
RECRUITINGPresennce of inflammation or scarring
Assessed by reviewing 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for presence of inflammation, progression/regression of inflammation or scarring.
Time frame: Baseline; Up to 7 months
Incidence of hospitalization
Assessed by review of medical record for incidence of hospitalization
Time frame: Up to 2 years
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Level of Care Days
Assessed by reviewing medical record for number of days, if any, of CICU care.
Time frame: Up to 2 years
Incidence of arrhythmias
Assessed by reviewing medical record for incidence of cardiac arrhythmias.
Time frame: Up to 2 years
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