Introduction to the D-SPECT for Technologists: Workflow Using a Dedicated Digital Cardiac Camera

J Nucl Med Technol. 2020 Dec;48(4):297-303. doi: 10.2967/jnmt.120.254870. Epub 2020 Oct 5.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: CNMT; D-SPECT; SPECT; cardiac; digital.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon / instrumentation*
  • Workflow*