Implementation and development of methods for quantification of cerebral blood flow in absolute units using single photon emission tomography

Abstract

The aim of this work was to implement the graphical and spectral methods of quantification of cerebral blood flow in absolute units with Single photon emission computered tomography and compare the results of its application. Also, a third method was developed to calculate blood flow, modifying the spectral method. The obtained flow values were 43.6 6.1 ml/min/100 g; 43.3 8.2 ml/min/100 g and 43.04.7 ml/min/100 g, respectively. We conclude that these methods are easy, non invasive and can be made in our country’s technological conditions. The main innovation in this work was the modification of the spectral method, with which it is possible to avoid some of the difficulties arisen in the other methods. Also, the use of the software allows high reproducibility and efficiency on the process. These methods can become a valuable tool to enhance clinical diagnosis and important biomedical research.