ACR-ASNR Practice Parameter for Brain PET/CT Imaging Dementia.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

This practice parameter is for both FDG and amyloid brain PET or PET/computed tomography (CT) for patients with cognitive decline, and has been developed collaboratively by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Neuroradiology (ASNR). It is estimated that the number of people with dementia, 36.5 million worldwide in 2010, will increase to 65.7 million in 2030 and to 115 million in 2050. Four primary neurodegenerative etiologies of dementia have been defined: Alzheimer disease (AD), vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for approximately 60%-80% of all cases. Indications for FDG and amyloid brain PET and qualifications for personnel are discussed in this practice parameter.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Frey, KA; Lodge, MA; Meltzer, CC; Peller, PJ; Wong, TZ; Hess, CP; Petrella, JR; Sair, HI; Subramaniam, RM

Published Date

  • February 2016

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 41 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 118 - 125

PubMed ID

  • 26646994

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1536-0229

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/RLU.0000000000001037

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States