PET in the Evaluation of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

This practical guide contains all the science and clinical information needed to help the reader make informed decisions about the applications of brain PET to improve the care of patients with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Beginning with an introduction to goals and limitations of the clinical evaluation of dementia, Dr. Dan Silverman and his distinguished group of contributors provide in-depth coverage of functional imaging, clinical interpretation, and evaluation. There is also a complete collection of clinical cases. The text is enhanced with numerous PET brain scans.