One of the common questions is can FMTVDM be used with current nuclear cameras or will we need to invent new cameras?

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The answer is YES, FMTVDM can be used on any nuclear imaging camera system, including but not limited to:

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1) Planar,

2) SPECT - Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography,

3) PET - Positron Emission Tomography,

4) SPECT/CT or SPECT/MRI,

5) PET/CT or PET/MRI,

6) SQUID - Superconducting Quantum Interference Device

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To correct for the errors in the current camera systems, FMTVDM applies to all nuclear imaging devices and is tailored to each patient based upon what health problem is being looked for (heart disease, cancer, CoVid-19 or other infections) and what type of imaging device or camera is being used.

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(1) Calibration.

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The first step requires that the camera be calibrated. Like each measuring tool, the camera must be calibrated to make certain it is accurate, consistent and reproducible.

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(2) Enhancement.

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This step guarantees that the blood flow and the isotope are delivered to areas with the greatest regional metabolism and blood flow.

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(3) Quantification.

 

The isotope emissions are then measured. These measurements distinguish between areas of infection, inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other health problems. While images are produced, which you and your physician can look at, the measurements are what count. This removes bias and errors.

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(4) Derivation of coronary blood flow.

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This requires the proprietary flow reserve equation which is part of FMTVDM.

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(5) Treatment response.

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Once FMTVDM has been done, treatment can be started. To determine if treatment is working, FMTVDM can be repeated and compared with the pretreatment result.

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