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Radiation Dose and Vessel Attenuation at High-Speed CTA of the Torso: Intra-Individual and Inter-Individual Comparison with Conventional CTA

posted by U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D. | Jan 16, 2012
U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D.

High-speed CTA is a promising technique for significantly reducing CTA-related radiation dose in non-obese patients. Read more

Effect of CT scan protocols on x-ray-induced DNA double-strand breaks in blood lymphocytes of patients undergoing coronary CTA

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Nov 18, 2011
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

To compare in vivo DNA lesions induced during helical and sequential coronary CTA and to evaluate the effect of CT parameters on double-strand break (DSB) levels. Read more

Case: RIPIT to the Rescue – Fast CT Examination for Trauma Patients

posted by Savvas Nicolaou, M.D. | Oct 31, 2011
Savvas Nicolaou, M.D.
  • Table Case - RIPIT to the Rescue
  • 1, 2. Volume Rendered (VRT) view showing vascular status of this trauma patient.
  • 3, 4. Fast pitch of 1.8 allows long range scanning from head to pelvis. The sagittal view (Fig. 4) shows artifact free aortic angiogram.
  • 5. Subarachnoid hemorrhage delineated with a fused MPR (Multi Planar Reformation) and VRT visualization technique (arrow). <br>6. Coronal MPR of the brain (calculated out of the full body scan) shows the extension of the bleeding (arrow).

In the trauma setting, the “golden hour” is critical. The FLASH RIPIT scan can provide critical, life-saving information in a matter of seconds. Read more

Prospective study of access site complications of automated contrast injection with peripheral venous access in MDCT

posted by Kai U. Juergens, M.D. | Oct 5, 2011
Kai U. Juergens, M.D.

The purpose of this article is to prospectively assess the frequency and type of IV injection site complications associated with high-flow power injection of nonionic contrast medium in MDCT. Read more

Challenges for CT of overweight patients

posted by Fabian Bamberg M.D., M.P.H. | Jun 24, 2011
Fabian Bamberg M.D., M.P.H.

The aim of this study was to analyze the weight limits, dose and image quality with standard CT scanners with a dual source XXL mode. Read more

Differentiation of urinary calculi with dual energy CT: effect of spectral shaping by high energy tin filtration

posted by Martin Heuschmid, M.D. | May 25, 2011
Martin Heuschmid, M.D.

The aim of this in vitro study was to examine the influence of an additional tin filter for the differentiation of human urinary calculi by dual energy CT. Read more

Metal artifact reduction by dual energy CT using monoenergetic extrapolation

posted by Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D. | Apr 29, 2011
Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D.

The aim of the study was to assess the performance and diagnostic value of a dual energy CT approach to reduce metal artefacts in subjects with metallic implants. Read more