TABLE 1

Comparison of Contrast Values for 2D and 3D PET in Cardiac Phantom Study

Type of PETContrast value
1-cm insert2-cm insert3-cm insert
2D0.19 ± 0.030.34 ± 0.050.61 ± 0.03
3D0.15 ± 0.020.36 ± 0.040.52 ± 0.05
  • Contrast was calculated as (maximum − minimum)/(maximum + minimum). Data are mean ± SD.