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CT detection of myocardial blood volume deficits: Dual-energy CT compared with single-energy CT spectra

posted by U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D. | Feb 6, 2012
U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D.

DECT iodine maps show superior performance for the detection of fixed and mixed perfusion deficits compared with SCT spectra. Read more

Dual energy CTA of the supraaortic arteries: technical improvements with a novel dual source CT system

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Jan 30, 2012
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

We sought to describe the performance of DE-CTA of the supraaortic vessels with a novel dual source CT system with special emphasis on image quality and post-processing related artifacts. Read more

Radiation Dose and Vessel Attenuation at High-Speed CTA of the Torso: Intra-Individual and Inter-Individual Comparison with Conventional CTA

posted by U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D. | Jan 16, 2012
U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D.

High-speed CTA is a promising technique for significantly reducing CTA-related radiation dose in non-obese patients. Read more

Radiation exposure and image quality in staged low-dose protocols for coronary dual-source CT angiography: a randomized comparison

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Jan 3, 2012
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

To evaluate staged low-dose approaches for coronary CT angiography (CTA) in which a standard sequence was added if the low-dose sequence did not allow reliable rule-out of coronary stenosis. Read more

Coronary CTA with a consistent dose below 1 mSv using prospectively electrocardiogram-triggered high-pitch spiral acquisition

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Dec 20, 2011
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

We evaluated the feasibility and image quality of a new scan mode for coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) with an effective dose of less than 1 mSv. Read more

Evaluation of coronary stents and stenoses at different heart rates with dual source spiral CT (DSCT)

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Nov 26, 2011
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

The utilization of dual source computed tomography (DSCT) might improve the visualization of the coronary arteries by imaging at a temporal resolution of 83 milliseconds, independent of heart rate. Read more

Effect of CT scan protocols on x-ray-induced DNA double-strand breaks in blood lymphocytes of patients undergoing coronary CTA

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Nov 18, 2011
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

To compare in vivo DNA lesions induced during helical and sequential coronary CTA and to evaluate the effect of CT parameters on double-strand break (DSB) levels. Read more