9. Acquisitions
10. Myocardial SPECT Processing
11. Technical Considerations in Quantifying Myocardial Perfusion & Function
12. Technical Artifacts with MI Perfusion SPECT
V. Myocardial Perfusion Imaging PET Techniques
13. PET Perfusion/CT
14. PET for Assessing Myocardial Viability
15. Attenuation & Scatter Correction in Cardiac PET
VI. Cardiac Computerized Tomography
16. Procedures and Principles
VII. Imaging Ventricular Function
17. Overview of the Evaluation of Ventricular Function and First Pass Imaging
18. ECG Gated SPECT Imaging
19. Planar and SPECT Equilibrium Radionuclide Angiography
VIII. Radiation Safety and Regulatory Issues
20. Principles & Procedures
This well-illustrated guide offers a comprehensive look at the principles and techniques behind myocardial perfusion imaging, including instrumentation and cameras, general considerations, radiopharmaceuticals, and radiation safety and regulatory issues.
Whether you are a physician or technologist, a resident or fellow in training, or are preparing for the Cardiology Board Exam, Nuclear Cardiology: Technical Applications is the most effective way to learn the important technical aspects of performing accurate nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT studies.
Features:
Offers an in-depth overview of stress procedures and imaging agents, as well as the acquisition and processing protocols related to nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular CT
Covers applications of PET, PET/CT, SPECT, and Gated SPECT
Reviews camera instrumentation and computer systems involved in nuclear cardiology studies
Discusses radiation safety and regulatory issues, including state regulations and licensure information
Features more than 200 illustrations including an eight page full-color photo insert
