New digital PET/CT could spot hidden artery inflammation and prevent blindness
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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) causes inflamed arteries and can lead to blindness if not treated quickly. This study tested a new digital PET/CT scan that can see tiny arteries in the head, which older scans missed. 92 patients with suspected GCA got both a PET/CT and an ultrasound. …
Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:06 UTC