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

The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate the average heart rate and heart rate variability required for diagnostic imaging of the coronary arteries with high-pitch DSCT angiography of the thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta. Read more

Adenosine-stress volumetric first pass CT perfusion imaging may enable the evaluation of parameters of myocardial perfusion in a comparable fashion as MRI. Read more

Adenosine stress volumetric dynamic CT perfusion appears promising for assessment of cardiac function. Read more

This fourth article of our Dual Energy series gives an overview of the most important clinical applications of Dual Energy, including color coding of contrast material, perfusion imaging, angiography, and differentiation of renal stones and tendons/ligaments. Read more

Scott Schonhover, technologist, USA, has sent the following question: DE Runoffs: Is anyone doing these either as research or in a clinical setting? If so is there a protocol for scanning and/or injection? I undertand that certain body habitus patients would exceed scan FOV’s. One of our doc’s is contemplating a research study on … Read more

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of low kilovoltage dual-source computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) on qualitative and quantitative image quality parameters and radiation dose. Dual-source CTCA with retrospective ECG gating was performed in 80 consecutive … Read more