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Basics of PET Imaging

Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations

PhD Saha Gopal B. (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

XV, 282 Seiten

2015 | 3rd ed. 2016
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-16422-9 (ISBN)

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The Third Edition of this classic text presents the basic concepts of PET imaging technology. Topics include basic physics of PET imaging; detectors, scanners and data collection; storage, display, and PACS; PET radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals; reimbursement for PET procedures; and performance of PET studies. This revised edition is thoroughly updated and includes information on new PET scanning detectors and PET/MRI scanners; PET/MRI data acquisition; software packages; recently developed PET radiopharmaceuticals; and new procedures for PET studies. To maximize understanding, the book includes pertinent basic science principles, equations, sample problems and practice questions. Basics of PET Imaging, Third Edition, is an ideal resource for nuclear medicine physicians, residents and technologists.

Gopal B. Saha, PhD Emeritus Staff Department of Nuclear Medicine The Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH 44195, USA Dr. Saha is the author of three critically acclaimed books in nuclear medicine: Basics of PET Imaging; Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy, 6/e (978-1-4419-5859-4); and Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine, 4/e (978-1-4614-4011-6).

Radioactive Decay and Interaction of Radiation with Matter.- PET Scanning Systems.- Data Acquisition and Corrections.- Image Reconstruction.- Storage, Display and PACS.- Performance Characteristics of PET Scanners.- Cyclotron and Production of PET Radionuclides.- Synthesis of PET Radiopharmaceuticals.- FDA Regulations for PET Radiopharmaceuticals.- NRC Regulations for Radiation Protection in PET.- Reimbursement for PET Procedures.- Design and Cost of PET Center.- Sample Procedures for PET Studies.- Topics of Interest.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	23.10.2015
Zusatzinfo	XV, 282 p.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	690 g
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren ► Nuklearmedizin
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren ► Radiologie
Schlagworte	diagnostic radiology • PET Detectors • PET Imaging • PET/MRI Scanners • PET Radionuclides • PET radiopharmaceuticals
ISBN-10	3-319-16422-8 / 3319164228
ISBN-13	978-3-319-16422-9 / 9783319164229
Zustand	Neuware