title: Physics and dosimetry in computed tomography.
abstract: CT data acquisition and image reconstruction techniques are closely related to image quality and patient radiation dose. There is little question that technological developments currently underway will change the nature of both, and result in improved quality and diagnostic value of cardiovascular CT images while hopefully minimizing radiation dose to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. morin.richard@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Richard L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Morin
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: Cynthia H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: McCollough
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed