Cardiac Dedicated Ultrafast SPECT Cameras: New Designs and Clinical Implications

Journal of Nuclear Medicine

Tracy L. Faber¹  Fabio P. Esteves¹  Ernest V. Garcia¹ 

[1] Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

关键词: cardiac dedicated ultrafast SPECT cameras;    camera;    cardiac;   

DOI  :  10.2967/jnumed.110.081323

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Society of Nuclear Medicine

【 摘 要 】

Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) using nuclear cardiology techniques has been widely applied in clinical practice because of its well-documented value in the diagnosis and prognosis of coronary artery disease. Industry has developed innovative designs for dedicated cardiac SPECT cameras that constrain the entire detector area to imaging just the heart. New software that recovers image resolution and limits image noise has also been implemented. These SPECT innovations are resulting in shortened study times or reduced radiation doses to patients, promoting easier scheduling, higher patient satisfaction, and, importantly, higher image quality. This article describes these cardiocentric SPECT software and hardware innovations, which provide a strong foundation for the continued success of myocardial perfusion SPECT.

【 授权许可】

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