Clinical summary: use of DaTSCAN
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s is primarily clinical. However, where there is uncertainty, presynaptic dopaminergic imaging may help establish the correct diagnosis. The main technique is FP-CIT SPECT, also known as DaTSCAN. This identifies the dopamine transporter.
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Topic
- Care strategies
- Research
- Service improvement
- Technology and digital health
Resource type
- Publications
Profession
- All professions
Stage
- Diagnosis
This clinical summary and 7 associated critically appraised topics are in need of review. They have been moved to the Excellence Network resource library on Basecamp (online platform) until they can be reviewed.
| CAT 1: Accuracy | CAT 5: Uptake pattern |
| CAT 2: Prognosis | CAT 6: Drug interactions |
| CAT 3: Cost-effectiveness | CAT 7: Neurogenetic parkinsonian conditions |
| CAT 4: Applications |
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