SPECT imaging

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SPECT
gptkbp:advantage functional imaging
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
PET imaging
gptkbp:category functional imaging
diagnostic radiology
tomographic imaging
gptkbp:combines CT
MRI
gptkbp:commonRadiotracer gptkb:Technetium-99m
gptkb:Iodine-123
gptkb:Thallium-201
gptkbp:detects brain disorders
myocardial perfusion
tumors
bone diseases
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Single_Photon_Emission_Computed_Tomography
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SPECT imaging
gptkbp:inventedBy 1960s
gptkbp:limitation radiation exposure
lower resolution than PET
gptkbp:produces 3D images
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EMA
gptkbp:relatedTo nuclear medicine
PET imaging
gptkbp:requires intravenous injection
computerized reconstruction
patient preparation
gptkbp:usedFor research
diagnosis
monitoring treatment
gptkbp:usedIn cardiology
neurology
oncology
gptkbp:uses gptkb:gamma_rays
gptkb:gamma_camera
radiotracers
gptkbp:visualizes blood flow
metabolic activity
organ function
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:99mTc
gptkb:gamma_camera
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7