This book presents advanced molecular imaging techniques used to assess metabolic function.
Covering state-of-the art modalities it discusses the evaluation of a wide range of diseases
that have a metabolic component including cancer inflammatory conditions diabetes
neurodegeneration and cardiovascular disorders. Imaging provides a quantitative perspective to
the assessment of metabolic function and complements genetic analysis of disorders related to
disrupted metabolism. Organized into four parts the book highlights basic principles in
molecular imaging techniques metabolic imaging approaches including magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) positron emission tomography
(PET) and hybrid modalities metabolic diseases and future perspectives. Featuring
contributions from leading authorities in radiology oncology cardiology and neurology
Imaging and Metabolism is a pioneering exploration of the role of imaging modalities in
assessing the physiological status of abnormal cells and diagnosing disease.
