Is the use of brain SPECT imaging accepted in the medical community?
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) endorse the use of single photon emission computed tomography in the evaluation of cerebrovascular disease and stroke, evaluation of dementia and suspected Alzheimer’s disease, pre-surgical localization of epileptic foci, diagnostic evaluation of encephalitis and evaluation of suspected brain trauma. Research has also demonstrated regional blood flow patterns associated with other neurological disorders and with exposure to neurotoxins, hypoxia and substances of abuse. While functional brain imaging is not considered an exact science for diagnosing psychiatric conditions, there are hundreds of peer-reviewed, published research studies utilizing SPECT for the evaluation of these conditions. If interested, please contact our clinical staff for additional information and resources. Learn more about brain imaging and how CereScan is helping doctors and patients. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan of CereSc
