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Practical SPECT/CT in Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine is a diagnostic modality which aims to image and in some cases quantify physiological processes in the body to highlight disease or injury. Within nuclear medicine, over the past few decades, major technological changes have occurred and concomitantly changes in the knowledge and sk...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Jones, David Wyn (Editor ), Hogg, Peter (Editor ), Seeram, Euclid (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • SECTION 1 - Scientific Principles
  • (Introduction): Overview of Molecular Imaging
  • Basic Discussion on Electromagnetic radiation Part 1. Gamma Radiation in Relation to SPECT imaging
  • Part 2. X-rays in relation to SPECT/CT systems
  • Gamma Camera SPECT - Physical Principles, Basic Instrumentation and Quality Control
  • CT Components available for use in SPECT/CT - Physical Principles, Instrumentation and Quality Control
  • SECTION 2 - Selection and Design
  • Selecting an appropriate SPECT/CT Scanner
  • Design of a suitable facility to house a SPECT/CT scanner
  • SECTION 3 -  Clinical SPECT/CT
  • Clinical Utility of SPECT-CT
  • SECTION 4 - Radiation Protection
  • Radiation Protection for SPECT/CT Systems
  • Optimal Utilization of Imaging Parameters in CT Scanning
  • SECTION 5 - Imaging Principles
  • Cross Sectional Anatomy in Multi-planar Imaging
  • Radiological Contrast Media and Injector Systems
  • Practical Considerations for Performing Clinical SPECT/CT.    .