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Basics of PET Imaging

Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations

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Authors:
  1. Gopal B. Saha, PhD

    1. Cleveland Clinic, Emeritus Staff, Cleveland, USA

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  • Presents the basic concepts of PET imaging technology
  • Includes information on new PET/MRI scanners and PET radiopharmaceuticals
  • Excellent review for nuclear medicine board certification exams

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Radioactive Decay and Interaction of Radiation with Matter

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    Pages 1-18

  3. PET Scanning Systems

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    Pages 19-54

  4. Data Acquisition and Corrections

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    Pages 55-90

  5. Image Reconstruction

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    Pages 91-107

  6. Storage, Display, and PACS

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    Pages 109-120

  7. Performance Characteristics of PET Scanners

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    Pages 121-142

  8. Cyclotron and Production of PET Radionuclides

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    Pages 143-160

  9. Synthesis of PET Radiopharmaceuticals

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    Pages 161-178

  10. FDA Regulations for PET Radiopharmaceuticals

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    Pages 179-195

  11. NRC Regulations for Radiation Protection in PET

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    Pages 197-214

  12. Reimbursement for PET Procedures

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    Pages 215-226

  13. Design and Cost of PET Center

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    Pages 227-239

  14. Sample Procedures for PET Studies

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    Pages 241-249

  15. Topics of Interest

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    Pages 251-257

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 259-282
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About this book

The Third Edition of this classic text presents the basic concepts of PET imaging technology. Topics include basic physics of PET imaging; detectors, scanners and data collection; storage, display, and PACS; PET radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals; reimbursement for PET procedures; and performance of PET studies. This revised edition is thoroughly updated and includes information on new PET scanning detectors and PET/MRI scanners; PET/MRI data acquisition; software packages; recently developed PET radiopharmaceuticals; and new procedures for PET studies. To maximize understanding, the book includes pertinent basic science principles, equations, sample problems and practice questions. Basics of PET Imaging, Third Edition, is an ideal resource for nuclear medicine physicians, residents and technologists.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Cleveland Clinic, Emeritus Staff, Cleveland, USA

    Gopal B. Saha, PhD

About the author

Gopal B. Saha, PhD Emeritus Staff Department of Nuclear Medicine The Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH 44195, USA Dr. Saha is the author of three critically acclaimed books in nuclear medicine: Basics of PET Imaging; Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy, 6/e (978-1-4419-5859-4); and Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine, 4/e (978-1-4614-4011-6).

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Basics of PET Imaging

  • Book Subtitle: Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations

  • Authors: Gopal B. Saha, PhD

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16423-6

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-16422-9Published: 23 October 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-33058-7Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-16423-6Published: 19 October 2015

  • Edition Number: 3

  • Number of Pages: XV, 282

  • Topics: Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology

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