European Association of Nuclear Medicine
Basics and recommendations for brain SPECT. Task Group "Neurology" of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
Summary
In this article guidelines for single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) of the brain are presented by the Task Group "Neurology" of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM). Under separate headings are discussed: the pathophysiologic principles of various brain diseases, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various radiopharmaceuticals, physical principles of SPECT imaging, computerized data processing, clinical protocols and the evaluation of SPECT results.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
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At a glance
- Organisation
- European Association of Nuclear Medicine
- Published
- 1992
- Region
- Germany
- Language
- English
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026