Positron emission tomography

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Positron_emission_tomography
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PET
gptkbp:category Nuclear medicine
gptkbp:combines gptkb:functional_MRI
gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkbp:combines_with CT
MRI
gptkbp:detects gptkb:gamma_rays
tumor metastasis
physiological processes
gptkbp:developedBy 1970s
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Alzheimer's_disease
epilepsy
coronary artery disease
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Positron emission tomography
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Edward_J._Hoffman
gptkb:Michael_E._Phelps
gptkbp:is_interpreted_by radiologist
nuclear medicine physician
gptkbp:is_noninvasive true
gptkbp:measures metabolic activity
gptkbp:monitors treatment response
gptkbp:performedBy nuclear medicine technologist
gptkbp:produces 3D images
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:requires Centrifuge
patient preparation
radiopharmacy
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation exposure
gptkbp:used_in cardiology
neurology
oncology
psychiatry
research
clinical practice
gptkbp:usedFor cancer diagnosis
cardiac imaging
neurological studies
gptkbp:uses radioactive tracers
gptkbp:uses_principle annihilation of positrons
gptkbp:uses_tracer gptkb:fluorodeoxyglucose_(FDG)
gptkbp:visualizes gptkb:hypoxia
amyloid plaques
apoptosis
cell proliferation
blood flow
glucose metabolism
oxygen use
receptor binding
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Positron_(beta_plus)
gptkb:AntiMatter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7