Purpose To investigate the impact of right ventricle (RV) contrast attenuation on the accuracy of RV function analysis at cardiac CT performed for coronary imaging. Materials and methods We analyzed multi-phase cardiac dual-source CT studies of 40 consecutive patients (mean age 60.9+/-12.3 years; 13 women) with normal valve function. Function analyses of … Read more

Judy Oltman, USA, has sent the following question: We do a fair amount of pediatric congenital hearts and need to assess right ventricular function. Are there any particular blends of contrast administration that works well with attemping to get appropriate contrast fill without too much contamination? Kai U. Juergens, M.D., Section Head … Read more

Judy Oltman, USA, has sent the following question: Contrast blending for right ventricular function: We do a fair amount of pediatric congenital hearts and need to assess right ventricular function. Are there any particular blends of contrast administration that works well with attemping to get appropriate contrast fill without too much contamination? Thorsten … Read more