Traditional Applications of Brain SPECT Imaging
High Definition Brain SPECT Imaging is recognized by the Society of Nuclear Medicine, American College of Radiology, European Association of Nuclear Medicine and Medicare as a highly effective tool for the evaluation mild/moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (M/MTBI), Alzheimer’s and other Neurodegenerative Diseases, Stroke, Toxic Encephalopathy and Seizure Localization
Alzheimer's Disease
The hallmark of this increasingly common and devastating disease is a pattern of decreased blood perfusion in the lateral parietal lobes, temporal lobes and posterior cingulate gyrus. High definition brain SPECT imaging can identify the presence of Alzheimer’s disease 3 to 6 years before the onset of symptoms. Brain SPECT is also very useful for the differential diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders.
Other Dementias
In addition to the evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease, brain SPECT imaging is very useful in distinguishing the perfusion deficits of other neurodegenerative disorders. Among these, fronto-temporal dementia reveals hypoperfusion in the frontal and temporal lobes, and vascular dementia is characterized by a more random pattern of hypoperfusion in multiple areas of the cortex.
Seizure Localization
SPECT imaging is beneficial to the physician for its ability to localize a seizure focus. While seizure protocols using SPECT imaging are normally conducted in a hospital setting, a CereScan brain SPECT evaluation may find a seizure focus and be the first indication of an occult seizure disorder.
Stroke
Brain SPECT evaluations can provide specific quantitative information regarding the extent and severity of the initial stroke damage, and track the effectiveness and progression of the patient’s treatment protocol.
Toxic Encephalopathy
A brain SPECT evaluation for a neuro-toxic injury, such as those caused by carbon monoxide or extensive substance abuse, typically reveals a diffuse pattern of hypoperfusion. Clinicians have reported that the visual proof of brain injury from substance abuse has provided them with a valuable clinical tool for working with patients in recovery.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Our high definition SPECT camera has a much greater sensitivity (95%) than CT or MRI for the evaluation of functional deficits from mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. SPECT images are very useful and reliable for patient prognosis and treatment
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