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Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
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Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)

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What is the main advantage of using SPECT over planar nuclear imaging alone?

  • Lower radiation exposure
  • Higher resolution images
  • Better detail, contrast, and spatial information (correct)
  • Shorter imaging time
  • Which medical conditions can SPECT help diagnose?

  • Allergies and rashes
  • Strokes and seizures (correct)
  • Headaches and muscle pain
  • Fractures and colds
  • How do SPECT machines capture images of the patient?

  • By using X-rays
  • By MRI scanning
  • By rotating gamma cameras around the patient (correct)
  • By performing ultrasounds
  • What does SPECT-CT hybrid imaging mainly offer for image quality improvement?

    <p>Attenuation correction and anatomical localization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does SPECT differ from standard CT imaging?

    <p>SPECT shows blood flow within tissues and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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