Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography scans
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical imaging technique
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:SPECT_scans
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| gptkbp:assesses |
central nervous system
cardiovascular system myocardial perfusion peripheral nervous system endocrine system skeletal system lymphatic system bone metabolism musculoskeletal system lung function gastrointestinal system liver function renal function thyroid function brain perfusion infection localization parathyroid function tumor localization |
| gptkbp:category |
nuclear medicine
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| gptkbp:detects |
gamma photons
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
1970s
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| gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
gptkb:dementia
epilepsy coronary artery disease brain tumors bone disorders |
| gptkbp:distinctFrom |
gptkb:PET_scans
CT scans MRI scans |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography scans
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| gptkbp:involves |
rotating gamma camera
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| gptkbp:measures |
blood flow
metabolic activity |
| gptkbp:produces |
3D images
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Positron_Emission_Tomography_scans
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| gptkbp:requires |
injection of radiotracer
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| gptkbp:usedFor |
cardiology
neurology oncology functional imaging |
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:gamma_rays
gptkb:indium-111 gptkb:iodine-123 gptkb:technetium-99m gptkb:thallium-201 radioactive tracers |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:SPECT_scans
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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