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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

Diagnostic accuracy and image quality of cardiac dual-source CT in patients with arrhythmia

posted by Martin Heuschmid, M.D. | Sep 28, 2011
Martin Heuschmid, M.D.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a new DSCT scanner generation with 83 ms temporal resolution in patients without stable sinus rhythm. Read more

High-pitch dual-source CT coronary angiography: systolic data acquisition at high heart rates

posted by Sebastian Leschka, M.D. | Feb 28, 2011
Sebastian Leschka, M.D.

To assess the effect of systolic data acquisition for ECG-triggered high-pitch CT on motion artefacts of coronary arteries in patients with high heart rates. Read more

High-pitch DSCT angiography of the thoracic and abdominal aorta: is simultaneous coronary artery assessment possible?

posted by Hatem Alkadhi, M.D. | Sep 28, 2010
Hatem Alkadhi, M.D.

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

Coronary artery visibility in free-breathing young children with congenital heart disease on cardiac 64-slice CT: dual-source ECG-triggered sequential scan vs. single-source non-ECG-synchronized spiral scan

posted by Hyun Woo Goo, M.D. | Sep 5, 2010
Hyun Woo Goo, M.D.

Background: The potential impact of dual-source ECG-triggered sequential CT scan on coronary artery visibility has not been evaluated in free-breathing young children. Read more

Dual-step prospective ECG-triggered 128-slice DSCT for evaluation of coronary arteries and cardiac function without heart rate control: a technical note

posted by Hatem Alkadhi, M.D. | Aug 18, 2010
Hatem Alkadhi, M.D.

The purpose of this study was to describe prospective ECG-triggered dual-source CT dual-step pulsing (pECG(dual_step)) for evaluation of coronary arteries and cardiac function. Read more

Case: Dual Source CT for the evaluation of coronary artery abnormalities previous to reoperation of the aortic arch and known aorta dissection

posted by Ronald Booij | Aug 3, 2010
Ronald Booij
  • Fig. 1a Thorax aorta dissection
  • Fig. 1b Thorax aorta dissection
  • Fig. 2 Thorax aorta dissection

This case shows the enormous capability of the Dual Source CT and its unprecedented opportunities to get the best diagnostic result. Read more