Diagnostic image quality of a comprehensive high-pitch dual-spiral cardiothoracic CT protocol in patients with undifferentiated acute chest pain
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To evaluate diagnostic image quality of high-pitch dual source comprehensive cardiothoracic CT protocol in patients presenting with acute undifferentiated chest pain. Read more
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Case: Dual Source CT for the evaluation of coronary artery abnormalities previous to reoperation of the aortic arch and known aorta dissection
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This case shows the enormous capability of the Dual Source CT and its unprecedented opportunities to get the best diagnostic result. Read more
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Extended chest pain protocol (full chest)
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Please, click on the title to see the protocol. Read more
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Studies confirm reliability of combined protocol for chest pain assessment
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In recent studies at Munich University, the combined Dual Source CT protocol for chest pain assessment showed a high sensitivity for the cause of chest pain. Due to its robust image quality even in high heart rates DSCT greatly improves diagnostic accuracy. In cases of acute chest pain, the initial focus … Read more
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Chest pain assessment
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The Dual Source CT protocol for chest pain assessment proved to be a helpful tool offering a fast diagnostic workup and patient triage. The heart rate insensitivity of DSCT further increases the diagnostic accuracy of the method by improving coronary artery assessment in acutely ill patients. The initial symptoms of the … Read more
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Dual-source CT in chest pain diagnosis
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Article in German: Dual-source-CT in der Diagnostik des Thoraxschmerzes Abstract Background: With the depiction of pulmonary arteries, coronary arteries, and the aorta, CT angiography of the chest offers a comprehensive diagnostic work-up of unclear chest pain. The aim of this study was to assess … Read more
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