Functional Cerebral SPECT and PET Imaging [Hardcover]

Ronald L. Van Heertum (Editor), Ronald S. Tikofsky (Editor), Masanori Ichise (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781788978 | ISBN-13: 978-0781788977 | Publication Date: September 1, 2009 | Edition: Fourth Edition

This Fourth Edition reflects the significant recent progress that has occurred in the field of functional brain imaging, particularly the increased use of PET/SPECT, the use of SPECT and PET in movement disorders and dementia, and advances in radiopharmaceutical development and instrumentation. Chapter topics include PET physics and instrumentation, PET radiopharmaceuticals, SPECT radiopharmaceuticals, and technical factors.

The entire book has been thoroughly revised to reflect an appropriate balance between SPECT and PET applications. Highlights of this edition include a new chapter on neuroreceptor imaging and kinetic modeling, a new chapter on brain imaging in movement disorders, and significant updates on SPECT radiopharmaceuticals.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers; Fourth Edition edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781788978
• ISBN-13: 978-0781788977
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,486,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide!, August 9, 2001

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This review is from: Functional Cerebral SPECT and PET Imaging (Hardcover)

I enjoyed this textbook very much. The pictures are clear, and the text is concise and informative. It's also up to date. I strongly recommend this book to those in the neurosciences, nuclear medicine, and radiology!