RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Introduction to the D-SPECT for Technologists: Workflow Using a Dedicated Digital Cardiac Camera
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 297
OP 303
DO 10.2967/jnmt.120.254870
VO 48
IS 4
A1 Robert D. Johnson
A1 Navkanwal Kaur Bath
A1 Jeffrey Rinker
A1 Stephen Fong
A1 Sara St. James
A1 Miguel Hernandez Pampaloni
A1 Thomas A. Hope
YR 2020
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/48/4/297.abstract
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.