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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

Dual energy CT for the assessment of reperfused chronic infarction – a feasibility study in a porcine model

posted by Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D. | Nov 15, 2011
Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D.

To evaluate the feasibility and performance of dual energy CT during arterial phase in coronary CT angiography for the detection of chronic infarction compared with late enhancement MRI (LE-MRI) and histopathology in a porcine model of reperfused myocardial infarction. Read more

High-pitch spiral CT: effect on image quality and radiation dose in pediatric chest CT

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Nov 10, 2011
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

We evaluated a new, subsecond high-pitch scan mode (HPM), which obviates the need of sedation and to hold the breath. Read more