Dopamine Transporter Imaging in Neurological Practice - Glasgow
October 31, 2008 – Madrid, Spain
Workshop Director: Francisco Grandas, MD
Workshop Information
December 5, 2008 – Toulouse, France
Workshop Director:
Olivier Rascol, MD
Workshop Information
February 5, 2009 – Glasgow, Scotland
Sponsored by the Movement Disorder Society – European Section
Supported in part by an unrestricted educational grant from
Course Direction
Donald Grosset, MD
Jim Patterson, PhD
Workshop Description
This workshop is intended to introduce participants to the potential of dopamine transporter single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging in neurological practice. The workshop will answer some common questions, such as when it is appropriate for dopamine transporter imaging to be ordered by general practitioners, neurologists or Movement Disorder specialists. So while some questions can be answered by a number of published dopamine transporter imaging studies of high scientific standard, answers to other questions are highly dependent upon expert opinion. The goal of the workshop will be to present a balanced view of the currently available information on dopamine transporter imaging studies. The scope of information to be presented and discussed has been chosen to not only identify the potential usefulness of dopamine transporter imaging in neurological practice, but also to guard against indiscriminate and injudicious use of dopamine transporter imaging, or erroneous interpretation of findings.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain how patients suitable for this procedure would be identified;
- Describe how dopamine transporter imaging is performed and discuss the science underlying the procedure;
- Understand the interpretation of dopamine transporter images;
- Discuss the current uses, potential future uses, and limitations of dopamine transporter imaging in neurological clinical practice, and research applications.
CME
6 hours of European External CME/CPD accreditation will be sought via the Royal College of Physicians and registered with the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).
Recommended Audience
This course is recommended for specialists or trainees in Movement Disorders, and general neurologists.