Basics of PET Imaging: Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations by Gopal B. Saha PhD

This classic text presents the basic concepts of positron emission tomography (PET). Topics include basic physics of PET imaging; scanning systems; data acquisition; storage  and display; PET radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals; regulatory policies for PET radiopharmaceuticals; reimbursement for PET procedures; and performance of PET studies. The Third Edition is thoroughly updated and includes information on magnetic resonance scanners; PET/MR imaging; new positron emitting radionuclides with potential for human use; new PET radiopharmaceuticals; FDA and NRC regulations for PET radiopharmaceuticals; and special topics of interest, such as SUV calculation in ¹⁸F-FDG tumor imaging. The book also includes equations, sample problems, and practice questions. Basics of PET Imaging, Third Edition, is an ideal resource for nuclear medicine physicians, residents, and technologists.

Gopal B. Saha, PhD Emeritus Staff Department of Nuclear Medicine The Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH 44195, USA Dr. Saha is the author of three critically acclaimed books in nuclear medicine: Basics of PET Imaging; Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy, 6/e (978-1-4419-5859-4); and Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine, 4/e (978-1-4614-4011-6).