Comments on: DSCT and pediatrics

By: Hatem Alkadhi, M.D.

Hatem Alkadhi, M.D. — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:14:29 +0000

For further information on the topic Dual Source CT and radiation dose, please see the following publications:
- Stolzmann P et al. Radiation dose estimates in dual-source computed tomography coronary angiography.
Eur Radiol. 2008 Mar;18(3):592-9.
- Leschka S et al. Low kilovoltage cardiac dual-source CT: attenuation, noise, and radiation dose.
Eur Radiol. 2008 Sep;18(9):1809-17.
- Stolzmann P et al. Dual-Source CT in Step-and-Shoot Mode: Noninvasive Coronary Angiography with Low Radiation Dose.
Radiology. 2008 Oct;249(1):71-80.

Kind regards

By: Judy Oltmann, R.T. C.T.

Judy Oltmann, R.T. C.T. — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:34:54 +0000

We have a record 175 bpm and achieved extraordinary images in a systolic recontruction. The DSCT scanner gives the the best systolic and diastolic phases in seconds and made a VSD apparent only by providing both these reconstructions to the radiologist. Amazing detail.

By: Bellalize Steenkamp

Bellalize Steenkamp — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:02:29 +0000

I thank you for your reply. As you know, the favourite topic by the compettition, is that the Dual Source CT has double the radiation!
I am surprised at how many Physicians are not aware of the difference between the DSCT and the Multislice CT for instance.
Could you perhaps take some time and explain the differences please?
Regards.