Attenuation and scatter compensation in myocardial perfusion SPECT

Nonuniform attenuation. Compton scatter, and limited, spatially varying res olution degrade both the qualitative and quantitative nature of myocardial perfusion SPECT. Physicians must recognize and understand the effects of th ese factors on myocardial perfusion SPECT for optimal interpretation and us e of this important imaging technique. Recent developments in the design: a nd implementation of compensation algorithms and transmission-based imaging promise to provide clinically realistic solutions to these: effects and pr ovide the framework for truly quantitative imaging. This achievement should improve the diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness of myocardial perfu sion SPECT. Copyright (C) 1999 by W.B. Saunders Company.