Brain SPECT Imaging in Complex Psychiatric Cases: An Evidence-Based, Underutilized Tool

Brain SPECT Imaging in Complex Psychiatric Cases: An Evidence-Based, Underutilized Tool

Over the past 20 years brain Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging has developed a substantial, evidence-based foundation and is now recommended by professional societies for numerous indications relevant to psychiatric practice. Unfortunately, SPECT in clinical practice is util...

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Published in:The open neuroimaging journal Vol. 5; pp. 40 - 48
Main Authors: Amen, Daniel G, Trujillo, Manuel, Newberg, Andrew, Willeumier, Kristen, Tarzwell, Robert, Wu, Joseph C, Chaitin, Barry
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United Arab Emirates Bentham Open 2011
Subjects:
toxicity
dementia
complex cases
evidence based
Brain SPECT
brain trauma
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Summary:Over the past 20 years brain Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging has developed a substantial, evidence-based foundation and is now recommended by professional societies for numerous indications relevant to psychiatric practice. Unfortunately, SPECT in clinical practice is utilized by only a handful of clinicians. This article presents a rationale for a more widespread use of SPECT in clinical practice for complex cases, and includes seven clinical applications where it may help optimize patient care.
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ISSN:1874-4400
1874-4400
DOI:10.2174/1874440001105010040