Which diagnostic procedure uses a gamma camera to detect signals induced by gamma radiation to locate and determine the extent of brain damage from a stroke?
A) SPECT
B) CT scan
C) MUGA scan
D) MRI
E) Myelography

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SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) uses a gamma camera to detect gamma radiation from a radioactive tracer injected into the bloodstream. It provides 3D images, allowing for the localization and assessment of brain damage from a stroke by showing areas of reduced blood flow.

Which Diagnostic Procedure Uses a Gamma Camera to Detect Signals