Estimation of blood input function for functional medical scans

摘要

A method is described for analysing the images produced by functional medical scans such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET), which method provides for an accurate estimation of Blood Input Function (BIF). An MRI scan and the functional scan is performed simultaneously and the results of the former is used to derive the BIF. The BIF so derived is then used in pharmacokinetic modelling along with the results of the functional scan.