PET/CT is also the preferred choice for
cardiovascular imaging. For years, PET scans have been documented
to have the highest accuracy for the detection of coronary
artery disease, and when combined with the exactness of CT
technology, diagnosis and management of the disease have become
easier than ever before. PET/CT scanners have the ability
to acquire information on coronary anatomy, muscle mass, function
and viability non-invasively, making them a powerful tool
for cardiac imaging.
In addition, the FDG compound used
in PET technology makes PET/CT scans a good solution for
brain imaging. PET/CT technology is most often used in patients
with focal epilepsy, reoccurring tumors and Alzheimer’s
Disease. For those with epilepsy, the high sensitivity of
PET/CT scans is key because many individuals with the condition
cannot remain still for long periods of time. Patients with
reoccurring tumors benefit from the high image quality of
PET/CT scans which can distinguish between reoccurrence and
scarring. PET/CT technology is also being investigated as
a tool for diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease.
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