Journal article
Optimization of Acquisition Energy Windows in Simultaneous 99MTc/123I Brain SPECT
Abstract
Simultaneous acquisition SPECT brain imaging using a 99mTc labeled perfusion agent and an 123I labeled neurotransmitter agent has potential applications in diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases. However, the close proximity of the photopeaks of the two isotopes results in significant crosstalk. We have previously optimized the acquisition parameters for 201Tl/99mTc dual isotope imaging based on an ideal observer signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). …
Authors
Du Y; Frey EC; Wang WT; Tsui BMW
Journal
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 50, No. 5,
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
October 1, 2003
DOI
10.1109/tns.2003.817404
ISSN
0018-9499