TABLE 2

Comparison of Fatty Acid Utilization Values by Direct Measurement and PET Modeling Studies

ConditionMeasured directly (nmol/g · min)PET modeled (nmol/g · min)
1-11C-PA17-11C-HDA1-11C-PA17-11C-HDA
Control71 ± 189 ± 980 ± 982 ± 9
Dobutamine202 ± 181135 ± 51421354
  • 1-11C-PA = 1-11C-palmitate.