| Basics of PET Imaging: Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations Contributor(s): Saha Phd, Gopal B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319164228 ISBN-13: 9783319164229 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $132.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine - Medical | Diagnostic Imaging - General |
| Dewey: 616.075 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.26" W x 9.53" (1.60 lbs) 282 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |