Practical SPECT/CT in Nuclear Medicine (Paperback, 2013 ed.)

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.- S ECTION 5 - Imaging Principles.- Cross Sectional Anatomy in Multi-planar Imaging.- Radiological Contrast Media and Injector Systems.- Practical Considerations for Performing Clinical SPECT/CT.