Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy dosimetry: optimal use of SPECT and SPECT/CT technologies in stress-first imaging protocol.

M LecchiS MalaspinaC ScabbioV GaudieriAngelo Del Sole

Published in: Clinical and translational imaging (2016)

Using innovative gamma cameras, collimators and software, as well as, unless otherwise indicated, stress-first imaging protocols, it has become possible to reduce significantly the effective dose in a high percentage of patients, even when X-ray CT scanning is performed for attenuation correction.

Keyphrases

high resolution
dual energy
computed tomography
end stage renal disease
pet ct
image quality
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
contrast enhanced
randomized controlled trial
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
positron emission tomography
peritoneal dialysis
stress induced
mass spectrometry
heat stress