PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Johnson, Robert D. AU - Bath, Navkanwal Kaur AU - Rinker, Jeffrey AU - Fong, Stephen AU - St. James, Sara AU - Pampaloni, Miguel Hernandez AU - Hope, Thomas A. TI - Introduction to the D-SPECT for Technologists: Workflow Using a Dedicated Digital Cardiac Camera AID - 10.2967/jnmt.120.254870 DP - 2020 Dec 01 TA - Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology PG - 297--303 VI - 48 IP - 4 4099 - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/48/4/297.short 4100 - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/48/4/297.full SO - J. Nucl. Med. Technol.2020 Dec 01; 48 AB - The D-SPECT is a dedicated cardiac camera that incorporates a solid-state semiconductor detector. This camera differs greatly from conventional SPECT/CT systems, resulting in significant differences in patient imaging. This continuing education article focuses on the specifications of both SPECT/CT and D-SPECT systems, radiopharmaceutical dosing requirements, imaging workflows, and some disadvantages of using each camera system. When used properly, the D-SPECT system can provide high-quality cardiac images with lower doses and faster exam times than conventional SPECT/CT systems.