A. Doudouh

The Added Value of 18F-FDG PET/CT in Suspected Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Analysis of 21 Cases

O. Ait Sahel, M. Aboussaber, I. Zahfir, S. N. Oueriagli, Y. Benameur & A. Doudouh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2026

Background: The diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE) remains complex, and the modified Duke criteria have limitations, particularly in patients with prosthetic valves or cardiac devices. This study evaluates the diagnostic contribution and clinical impact of 18F-FDG PET/CT in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36089

Giant Cell Arteritis on 18F-FDG PET/CT: The Influence of Corticosteroid Therapy: A Case Report

O. Ait Sahel, I. Zahfir, M. Aboussaber, Y. Benameur, S. N. Oueriagli & A. Doudouh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2026

Background: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a granulomatous large-vessel vasculitis that typically affects patients over 50 years of age. It can lead to severe vascular complications, including irreversible blindness, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and immediate initiat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i26081