MCQ : Nuclear-14
When performing CT attenuation correction for myocardial perfusion SPECT stress test, additional elements on check list for images to review except:
A) DLP of radiation dose received from CT
B) Review of the proper registration of emission (perfusion) and transmission (CT) images
C) Comparison of the attenuation corrected and non- attenuation corrected images
D) Presence of coronary calcifications
The correct answer is: A)
DLP should be reported to track radiation dosimetry but DLP is not part of the image review.
