Protocol to Reduce 18F-FDG Uptake in BAT in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing 18F-FDG PET/CT
| Preparation protocol | Time of administration in relation to PET/CT acquisition |
|---|---|
| High-fat, very-low-carbohydrate diet (22) | Night before and morning of imaging |
| No smoking (23) | Day of imaging |
| Constant temperature of 22–24°C in injection room (17,18) | 15−30 min before intravenous tracer administration and during 1 h in resting room |
| Oral administration of 20 mg of propranolol (20) or 10 mg of diazepam | 15−30 min before intravenous tracer administration |