[Diagnostic imaging with a 64-slice computed tomography scanner--the first year in clinical routine].
The implementation of 64-slice scanners allows for isotropic imaging with shortened acquisition time. Beam-hardening and spiral artifacts can be reduced by using sophisticated tube technology with so called double-z-sampling. The following article is meant to provide a brief overview concerning substantial changes as they could be witnessed in clinical routine using a 64-slice scanner, with special focus on CT-angiography in general and CT-angiography of the coronaries.
Anders
Katharina
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Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Institut für Diagnostische Radiologie, Germany. katharina.anders@idr.imed.uni-erlangen.de
Baum
Ulrich
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Lell
Michael
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Janka
Rolf
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D000792:Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation; D016477:Artifacts; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000295:instrumentation*