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In coincidence imaging, what is the essential requirement for the detection of annihilation photons?
What happens to the annihilation photons if they are not determined to be in coincidence during a PET scan?
Which radionuclide is NOT cyclotron produced and is used for Myocardial perfusion imaging?
What is the energy of the annihilation photons emitted from positron-emitting radionuclides?
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What is the role of the Pulse Height Analyzer in coincidence imaging?
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Why is it necessary for the annihilation photons to be detected by both detectors on each side during coincidence imaging?
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What is the important characteristic of the scintillation materials used for coincidence imaging?
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What is the chief benefit of time-of-flight (TOF) technology in PET imaging?
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Which factor has a significant impact on the standardized uptake value (SUV) for FDG in PET imaging?
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How do the annihilation photons differ from the positron emission in terms of location?
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What is the primary purpose of the filter in an x-ray tube used in CT imaging?
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In PET imaging, what is the consequence of dead time?
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What is the main limitation of annihilation photon imaging in PET?
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What type of image looks very different from non-attenuation corrected images in PET?
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Which concept in CT imaging involves the table moving through the gantry as the gantry rotates around the table?
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What type of x-rays are selectively removed by the filter in an x-ray tube used in CT imaging?
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What is the range of units of attenuation in a CT study, expressed relative to the attenuation of water?
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What type of radiation does MRI use to generate detailed images of internal structures?
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What type of gas filled administration requires a negative pressure room?
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What is used to make the liquid DTPA a breathable aerosol in aerosol administration?
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What is used to absorb the Xenon gas during the washout phase in gas administration?
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What is the main advantage of MRI over CT in terms of imaging?
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In a CT study, what is the range of attenuation units for air?
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What does CT employ to create cross-sectional images of the body?
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What are the approximate CT number ranges for air, soft tissue, and bone?
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What is the biggest contributor to dead time in PET/CT imaging?
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What does the term 'scatter incidents' refer to in nuclear medicine imaging?
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What is the purpose of shimming coils in an MRI scanner?
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What is the function of RF coils in an MRI scanner?
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What refers to the ability of an imaging system to detect and accurately measure the gamma rays emitted by radioactive tracers administered to a patient?
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How does pitch change the amount of radiation a patient is exposed to in CT imaging?
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What uses a 2D projection to make a 3D image in nuclear medicine imaging?
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What is the main reason for attenuation being more of a problem in PET than in SPECT?
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In PET imaging, what is the purpose of time of flight (TOF) technology?
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What distinguishes 2D PET imaging from 3D PET imaging in terms of sensitivity to random and scatter coincidences?
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What component is used in 2D PET imaging to absorb cross plane annihilation photons and improve image quality?
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How are randoms corrected in PET imaging using the delayed coincidence sinogram method?
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What is the main purpose of a sinogram in PET imaging?
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What is the essential requirement for event detection in PET imaging?
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What characteristic contributes to noise in PET images from a per-voxel viewpoint?
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What is the scintillation crystal with the highest detection efficiency but has a long decay time and low scintillation light yield?
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In coincidence imaging, what represents a true coincidence event?
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Why is attenuation more of a problem in PET than in SPECT?
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What is the main purpose of Time of Flight (TOF) technology in PET imaging?
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What distinguishes PET as more quantitative than SPECT?
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Which type of coincidence originates from a single annihilation interaction and represents a true coincidence event?
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How is a sinogram used to evaluate motion in PET imaging?
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What is the essential requirement for the detection of annihilation photons in coincidence imaging?
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What is the function of the Pulse Height Analyzer in coincidence imaging?
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What distinguishes PET as more quantitative than SPECT?
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What is the chief benefit of time-of-flight (TOF) technology in PET imaging?
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What characteristic contributes to noise in PET images from a per-voxel viewpoint?
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What does the term 'scatter incidents' refer to in nuclear medicine imaging?
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What is used to absorb the Xenon gas during the washout phase in gas administration?
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What component is used in 2D PET imaging to absorb cross plane annihilation photons and improve image quality?
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How are randoms corrected in PET imaging using the delayed coincidence sinogram method?
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What type of gas filled administration requires a negative pressure room?
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What is the main purpose of the Coincidence Timing Circuit in coincidence imaging?
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Which component is responsible for identifying the annihilation photons in coincidence imaging?
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What characteristic differentiates the location of annihilation from the location of positron emission?
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Which radionuclide is used for Myocardial perfusion imaging and is NOT cyclotron produced?
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What is the energy of the annihilation photons emitted from positron-emitting radionuclides?
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What is the main advantage of time-of-flight (TOF) technology in PET imaging?
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What does the term 'scatter incidents' refer to in nuclear medicine imaging?
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What type of gas filled administration requires a negative pressure room?
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'Dead time' in PET/CT imaging refers to:
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What uses a 2D projection to make a 3D image in nuclear medicine imaging?
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What happens to the annihilation photons if they are not determined to be in coincidence during a PET scan?
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Study Notes
Coincidence Imaging
- In coincidence imaging, the essential requirement for the detection of annihilation photons is that they are detected by both detectors on each side.
- Annihilation photons not determined to be in coincidence during a PET scan are discarded.
- The energy of the annihilation photons emitted from positron-emitting radionuclides is 511 keV.
- The role of the Pulse Height Analyzer is to identify the annihilation photons in coincidence imaging.
Radionuclides
- Thallium-201 is not cyclotron produced and is used for Myocardial perfusion imaging.
PET Imaging
- The chief benefit of time-of-flight (TOF) technology is improved image resolution.
- The consequence of dead time is reduced image quality.
- The main limitation of annihilation photon imaging in PET is scatter incidents.
- Attenuation corrected images look very different from non-attenuation corrected images.
CT Imaging
- The primary purpose of the filter in an x-ray tube is to remove low-energy x-rays.
- The concept of helical scanning involves the table moving through the gantry as the gantry rotates around the table.
- The filter selectively removes low-energy x-rays.
- The range of units of attenuation in a CT study is -1000 to +1000, expressed relative to the attenuation of water.
- Air has a range of attenuation units from -900 to -1000.
- CT employs x-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body.
- The approximate CT number ranges for air, soft tissue, and bone are -1000, 0-100, and 1000-3000, respectively.
MRI Imaging
- MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of internal structures.
- The main advantage of MRI over CT is its ability to provide detailed images without ionizing radiation.
Gas Administration
- Xenon gas administration requires a negative pressure room.
- The washout phase of gas administration involves absorbing the Xenon gas using charcoal.
- Oxygen is used to make the liquid DTPA a breathable aerosol.
Other
- The term 'scatter incidents' refers to the scattering of gamma rays by surrounding tissue.
- The purpose of shimming coils is to correct for magnetic field inhomogeneities.
- The function of RF coils is to transmit and receive radio signals.
- The ability of an imaging system to detect and accurately measure gamma rays is referred to as sensitivity.
- Pitch change in CT imaging affects the amount of radiation a patient is exposed to.
- 2D PET imaging uses a 2D projection to make a 3D image.
- The main reason for attenuation being more of a problem in PET than in SPECT is the longer distance traveled by the annihilation photons.
- The purpose of time of flight (TOF) technology is to improve image resolution.
- The delayed coincidence sinogram method is used to correct for randoms in PET imaging.
- The main purpose of a sinogram is to evaluate motion in PET imaging.
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Test your knowledge of positron emission tomography (PET) iterative reconstruction, noise, dead time, and attenuation. Learn about the consequences of dead time and the impact of attenuation on image quality.