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B2.025 Prework 2 Imaging Techniques Flashcards

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what would be seen in progressive MRIs of a brain w AD?

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atrophy and ventricle enlargement

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what does PET stand for?

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positron emission topography

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how does an amyloid plaque PET scan work?

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ligands given in the scan stick to AB plaques in the brain; regions with plaque appear darker

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what tracer is used in an FGD PET scan?

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a form of unmetabolized glucose (fluorodeoxyglucose)

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how does one read an FGD PET scan?

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brighter areas contain more unmetabolized glucose; thus those areas have a lower glucose demand, signifying damage

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