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Positron emission tomography (PET)
Imaging using radioactive substances to show cellular and metabolic activity
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PET radioisotope
Radioisotope that emits positrons
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PET injection
Radioactive substance is given by intravenous injection
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PET tissue concentration
Radioisotope concentrates in tissues depending on whether it is metabolized
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18F-FDG
Most common radionuclide used in PET
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Fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG)
Radiopharmaceutical used in PET scanning
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PET metabolic activity
Can pinpoint areas of metabolic deficiency
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PET neurological uses
Helpful in diagnosing stroke, epilepsy, and Alzheimer disease