PET Scans

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What is the process of PET scans?

Process of PET scans:

  1. Slightly radioactive glucose is given to the patient

  2. Most active areas in the brain use glucose

  3. Radiation detectors can see these areas

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How long does it take to do a PET scan?

10 to 40 minutes

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What is one advantage to PET scans?

PET scans reveal chemical information and others don’t (e.g. tumours)

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What is one disadvantage to PET scans?

Less precise than MRI scans

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What is another advantage to PET scans?

Useful at seeing the brain in action

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What is another disadvantage to PET scans?

It is very costly and rarely avaliable