SPECT Imaging

Single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) imaging is a nuclear imaging technology (also referred to as molecular imaging) that produces images showing how organs work.

New ASNC SPECT Imaging Guideline Addresses Advances in Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has published an update to its 2010 guidelines for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), with a focus on advances in myocardial...
Nuclear Imaging Moves Toward Digital Detector Technology

Nuclear imaging technology for both single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and ...
VIDEO: PET vs. SPECT in Nuclear Cardiology and Recent Advances in Technology

Prem Soman, M.D., director of nuclear cardiology at the Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh, and president-elect of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), explained...
VIDEO: Implementing CZT SPECT Cardiac Protocols to Reduce Radiation Dose

Randy Thompson, M.D., attending cardiologist, St.

News | SPECT Imaging | June 21, 2018

New ASNC SPECT Imaging Guideline Addresses Advances in Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

June 21, 2018 — The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has published an update to its 2010 guidelines for...

A myocardial perfusion exam performed on the Siemens Biograph Vision PET-CT system.

A myocardial perfusion exam performed on the Siemens Biograph Vision PET-CT system.

Feature | Nuclear Imaging | June 15, 2018 | Dave Fornell, Editor

Nuclear Imaging Moves Toward Digital Detector Technology

Nuclear imaging technology for both ...

Technetium-99m is primarily used for the detection of cancer and to assess perfusion defects in the heart caused by heart attacks or other conditions.

Technetium-99m is primarily used for the detection of cancer and to assess perfusion defects in the heart caused by heart attacks or other conditions.

Feature | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers | February 26, 2018 | Dave Fornell

FDA Clears Path for First Domestic Supply of Tc-99m Isotope

February 8, 2018 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently...

CZT SPECT camera detectors offered by GE.

A display of CZT SPECT gamma camera detectors at RSNA 2016. These detectors are more sensitive than those used in older cameras, allowing for faster scans or lower radiation dose.

Feature | Nuclear Imaging | September 19, 2017 | Dave Fornell

Recent Advances in Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Technology

Cardiac nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) has been a mature area of imaging for years, but has recently...