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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

Case: Detection of morphology of aortic valve by cardiac MDCT

posted by Sandra Simon Halliburton, Ph.D. | Feb 18, 2010
Sandra Simon Halliburton, Ph.D.
  • Measurement diastolic opening area

Cardiac MDCT proves to be reliable source for detection of morphology of aortic valve. 4D images of phases between 0-90 % enable functional assessment of aortic valve and identification of degree of severity of valvular disorders. Read more

Concerning a recent publication on the accuracy of MDCT 64

posted by Pal Suranyi, M.D., PhD | Feb 28, 2009
Pal Suranyi, M.D., PhD

Sofiane Hadjadj, MD, Montreal, has sent the following question: concerning a recent publication on accuracy of the MDCT 64: according to the study published in the  NEJM Volume 359:2324-2336   \”The patient-based diagnostic accuracy of quantitative CT angiography for detecting or ruling out stenoses of 50% or more according to conventional angiography revealed … Read more

Concerning a recent publication on accuracy of the MDCT 64

posted by Stephan Achenbach, M.D. | Feb 19, 2009
Stephan Achenbach, M.D.

Sofiane Hadjadj, MD, Montreal, has sent the following question: concerning a recent publication on accuracy of the MDCT 64: according to the study published in the  NEJM Volume 359:2324-2336   \”The patient-based diagnostic accuracy of quantitative CT angiography for detecting or ruling out stenoses of 50% or more according to conventional angiography revealed … Read more

Dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT

posted by Piet Vanhoenacker, M.D. | Jan 15, 2009
Piet Vanhoenacker, M.D.

Abrar Hayat, Kuwait, has sent the following question: dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT: Other venders claim that they have upgraded their 64-MDCT with new applications so that the dose is reduced by 50 % compared to their regular 64-MDCT! how does the DSCT compare to those? Am I going to … Read more

Dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT

posted by Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D. | Jan 9, 2009
Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D.

Abrar Hayat, Kuwait, has sent the following question: dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT: Other venders claim that they have upgraded their 64-MDCT with new applications so that the dose is reduced by 50 % compared to their regular 64-MDCT! how does the DSCT compare to those? Am I going to … Read more

Dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT

posted by Sebastian Leschka, M.D. | Jan 8, 2009
Sebastian Leschka, M.D.

Abrar Hayat, Kuwait, has sent the following question: dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT: Other venders claim that they have upgraded their 64-MDCT with new applications so that the dose is reduced by 50 % compared to their regular 64-MDCT! how does the DSCT compare to those? Am I going to … Read more