Brain Scan

 

Brain Perfusion Study - SPECT

Indications

1. Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
2. Localization of seizure foci
3. Evaluation of location, size, prognosis of cerebral ischemia, infarction

Radiopharmaceuticals

• 20. mCi Tc99m Ceretec or Neurolite

Patient Preparation

1. Patient position: Supine with head in a head holder and/or secured with a Velcro strap.
2. Begin acquisition 10 minutes post injection.

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