Feb 21, 2010 to Feb 24, 2010. This 4-day course is devoted to cutting edge cardiac imaging. Participants will have an opportunity to learn the basics of cardiac CT and MRI acquisition and interpretation with interactive workstation reviews of 50 cardiac CT exams. Read more

Vesela Stoynova, Sofia, Bulgaria has sent the following question: Cardiac CT: Hi EXPERTS, We do a lot of cardio CT with 16 slice GE. We are on the way to by a new CT. I have read all advertisement about DSCT. I would like to hear your oppinion on  ustabile heart rate, extrasystole … Read more

Bun Yok O. Dy, M.D., China, has sent the following question: Somatom vs Lightspeed CT750HD: We are considering acquisition of a high speed CT with coronary and peripheral capabilities, which would be a better choice, the Siemen’s Somatom DSCT or GE Lightspeed CT 750HD? Hatem Alkadhi, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Zurich: Dear … Read more

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a new dual-source computed tomographic scanner generation with 83-ms temporal resolution in cardiac imaging. Fifty-one unselected consecutive patients (mean age 64 +/- 10 years) scheduled for invasive coronary angiography because of suspected or known coronary artery disease (CAD) … Read more