Computers in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Imaging - A Review

  • K. K. Kapoor Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi
  • R. Prakash Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi
  • S. Khushu Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi
  • R. V. Narayanan Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi
Keywords: Nuclear medicine, Array processors, Diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging

Abstract

Digital computers are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of purposes in nuclear medicine. They are particuiarly useful in the areas of nuclear imaging and gamma camera image processing,radionuclide inventory and patient record keeping. By far the most important use of the digital computer is in array processors which are commonly available with emission computed systems for fast reconstruction of images in transverse, coronal and sagittal views, particularly when the data to be handled is enormous and involves filtration and correction processes. The addition of array processors to computer systems has helped the clinicians in improving diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging capability. This paper reviews briefly therole of computers in the field of nuclear medicine imaging.

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Published
2013-07-01
How to Cite
Kapoor, K., Prakash, R., Khushu, S., & Narayanan, R. (2013). Computers in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Imaging - A Review. Defence Science Journal, 39(3), 319-328. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.39.4775
Section
General Papers

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