title: Brain SPECT Imaging in Complex Psychiatric Cases: An Evidence-Based, Underutilized Tool.
abstract: Over the past 20 years brain Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging has developed a substantial, evidence-based foundation and is now recommended by professional societies for numerous indications relevant to psychiatric practice. Unfortunately, SPECT in clinical practice is utilized by only a handful of clinicians. This article presents a rationale for a more widespread use of SPECT in clinical practice for complex cases, and includes seven clinical applications where it may help optimize patient care.
authors.affiliation: Amen Clinics, Inc.
authors.forename: Daniel G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Amen
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trujillo
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Newberg
authors.forename: Kristen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Willeumier
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tarzwell
authors.forename: Joseph C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chaitin