Nuclear medicine : practical physics, artifacts, and pitfalls / Daniel A. Pryma.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pryma, Daniel A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear Medicine.

Nuclear Physics--methods.

Radiation.

Radiography.

Contraindications.

Nuclear medicine.

Medical Subjects:

Nuclear Medicine.

Nuclear Physics--methods.

Radiation.

Radiography.

Contraindications.

Physical Description:

xi, 186 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014]

Summary:

In contrast to most anatomic radiographic imaging techniques, nuclear medicine permits real time, non-invasive imaging of human physiology and pathophysiology and also allows for exquisite targeting of disease with therapeutic radiology. To open this window to the processes of human disease, one must first understand the physical processes behind radioactive decay and emission, as well as the principles of radiation detection. Nuclear Medicine: Practical Physics, Artifacts, and Pitfalls provides residents and practitioners in nuclear medicine and radiology with a readable explanation of the physics concepts underpinning nuclear imaging and how they impact the utilization and interpretation of the images. Following a brief introductory section, the book provides numerous case examples, illustrating various imaging artifacts and pitfalls that can be recognized and remedied with a solid understanding of the physics behind the procedure. Understanding and applying the physics behind nuclear medicine is essential to maximizing not only diagnostic and therapeutic accuracy for providing optimal patient care, but "Practical Physics" is a required portion of radiology residency education and a designated area of the board exams. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction to nuclear medicine

Radiation

Radiobiology

Radiation detectors : ionization detectors

Radiation detectors : single photon

Radiation detection : PET

Dose calibrator artifacts

Gamma camera artifacts

Planar acquisition artifacts

SPECT acquisition artifacts

PET acquisition artifacts

Dose calibrator pitfalls

Single photon pitfalls

PET pitfalls

Therapy pitfalls

Puzzlers.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780199918034

0199918031

OCLC:

877024246