DaTscan is a contrast agent used with single-photo emission computed tomography (SPECT) to improve the ability to diagnose parkinsonian syndromes and essential tremor.
Overview
The Center for Clinical Imaging Research at the University of Minnesota offers sophisticated testing such as DaTscan with a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging. This approach helps our specialists improve the accuracy of diagnosing essential tremor and neurodegenerative syndromes, such as Parkinson’s disease.
Our approach
M Health Fairview neurologists provide comprehensive, compassionate care for neurological movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Our Movement Disorders and Epilepsy Surgery Center was created to bring together neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, and other health care professionals to provide the best care for you.
Our exceptional patient care and leading-edge research in neurological disorders makes us one of the top neurology programs in the United States. For example, we helped pioneer the brain surgical treatment deep brain stimulation (DBS) before its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). DBS is now an accepted therapy for essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, and dystonia.