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The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Influenced by our genetics, our life's experiences and our environment, the brain acquires, coordinates and disseminates information to control how we think, behave, learn and feel. To do this, all of the one hundred billion brain cells in this complex organ must effectively communicate with each other; failure to do so may cause or contribute to brain dysfunction. A brain SPECT scan can assist your doctor in making a more accurate diagnosis. In addition, most of our patients find that being able to "see" the areas of the brain that are contributing to symptoms gives them a better understanding about their condition(s) and increases their motivation to comply with the treatment recommendations of their doctor. Different brain disorders have varying and potentially overlapping symptoms. Thus, correct diagnosis can be difficult. Brain SPECT imaging is a widely accepted functional imaging technology that has been used in the study of neurological and psychiatric disorders for the past few decades.
Brain disorders that we assist in the diagnosis of include, but are not limited to, ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, frontotemporal dementia, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, traumatic brain injury (TBI), toxic brain injury and cerebrovascular disease.
The
American College of Radiology (ACR) and the
Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) endorse the use of SPECT brain imaging 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 and psychiatric disorders and with exposure to neurotoxins, hypoxia, and substances of abuse.
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