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Autor/ Author: Marek Kapusta     Christián Terkanič       Katarína Repová       Kamil Koleják       Katarína Hrušková       Jozef Babečka       Ján Straka       Anton Lacko

In: Zdravotnícke štúdie

ISSN: 1337-723X

Ročník/ Volume: XVIII

Číslo/ Issue: 2

Strany/ Page Range: 10-20

Rok vydania/ Publication Year: 2026

Jazyk/ Language: English

Vydavateľ/ Publisher: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku

Abstrakt/ Abstract:
Úvod/ Introduction: This study focuses on evaluating the diagnostic significance of dopaminergic transporter imaging using ioflupane (¹²³I) and singlephoton emission computed tomography (SPECT) performed with a StarGuide gamma camera equipped with 12 independent detectors in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Attention is also given to non-pharmacological rehabilitation treatment as a positive therapeutic phenomenon.
Metodika/ Methodology: In 2025, a total of 249 patients with a presumed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease were examined. The examinations were performed using a GE StarGuide camera with 12 independent detectors. Semi-quantitative evaluation of scintigraphic findings was carried out using Xeleris evaluation software, version 5. In an intact dopaminergic transport system, the basal ganglia are visualized as crescent-shaped structures. In primary parkinsonism, the basal ganglia demonstrate an atypical appearance, characterized by reduced spherical structures. In semi-quantitative evaluation, the measured indices are decreased. Statistical analysis was performed using MS Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021. The control group consisted of patients with other neurological diseases who underwent brain SPECT imaging and demonstrated normal findings.
Záver/ Conclusion: Based on the evaluation of brain SPECT scans, the authors emphasize the significant diagnostic value of SPECT in Parkinson’s disease. Imaging and semi-quantitative assessment performed using the GE StarGuide SPECT/CT gamma camera provide clinically relevant information in the diagnostic process. The study also documents the positive effect of rehabilitation treatment.

Kľúčové slová/ Keywords:  Parkinson’s disease; Parkinsonian syndrome; Brain SPECT; Autonomic nervous system; Rehabilitation treatment.

Citácia/ How to cite:
KAPUSTA, Marek et al., 2026. Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Zdravotnícke štúdie. Online. Roč. XVIII, č. 2, s. 10-20. ISSN 1337-723X. Dostupné na: 

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