Module 03a. Acquisition and Processing for Cardiovascular PET-Acquisition and Processing for Cardiovascular PET (Slides)

Acquisition and Processing for Cardiovascular PET (Slides)

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This document is Part 2 of an instrumentation module on Acquisition and Processing for Cardiovascular PET. It provides an overview of various aspects related to PET acquisition and processing for cardiovascular imaging.<br /><br />The document highlights the components of PET scanners and their functions, explaining the differences between dedicated and hybrid imaging systems. It also discusses the quality control requirements for high-quality PET imaging.<br /><br />The module covers various aspects of PET acquisition, such as 2D vs 3D imaging, frame mode, list mode, point spread function, time of flight, ECG gating, respiratory gating, and motion compensation. It also explains the importance of attenuation correction and its impact on myocardial blood flow calculations.<br /><br />The document includes diagrams and charts to illustrate concepts, such as the components of a PET scanner, different types of imaging techniques, and the effect of time of flight and point spread function on image quality.<br /><br />It also discusses the use of CT for attenuation correction and its alignment with PET images. The document highlights the importance of motion correction in PET imaging and the benefits of using motion correction techniques.<br /><br />Lastly, the document mentions the use of kinetic modeling techniques for estimating myocardial blood flow and the challenges associated with PET motion during dynamic scans and PET/CT misregistration.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides a comprehensive overview of the acquisition and processing techniques used in cardiovascular PET imaging.

Keywords

instrumentation module

Cardiovascular PET

PET scanners

hybrid imaging systems

attenuation correction

motion correction techniques

myocardial blood flow calculations

ECG gating

respiratory gating

kinetic modeling techniques