Image Characteristics of PET Scan in Nuclear Medicine

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What is the primary purpose of the contrast-to-noise ratio in PET scan devices?

To evaluate the difference between the signal of interest and other regions

What is the effect of Compton-scattered y-rays on the image SNR?

It contributes to the degradation of the SNR

What is the formula to calculate the CNR of a PET scan device?

CNR = (µo − µB )/σB

What is the purpose of low-pass filters in post-acquisition processing?

<p>To increase the signal-to-noise ratio of the image</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the line of response in PET scan devices?

<p>A line that defines the photon pair collision</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge in verifying the line of response?

<p>Achieving high timing accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the presence of background signal from tissues on the image CNR?

<p>It has no effect on the CNR</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of image processors in PET scan devices?

<p>To analyze tens of thousands of LORs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the image CNR and the image SNR in nuclear medicine?

<p>The CNR is essentially equal to the SNR</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the region of interest in PET scan devices?

<p>To define the area being examined</p> Signup and view all the answers

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