Introduction to coronary imaging with 64-slice computed tomography.
The aim of this article is to illustrate the main technical improvements in the last generation of 64-row CT scanners and the possible applications in coronary angiography. In particular, we describe the new physical components (X-ray tube-detectors system) and the general scan and reconstruction parameters. We then define the scan protocols for coronary angiography with the new generation of 64-row CT scanners to enable radiologists to perform a CT study on the basis of the diagnostic possibilities.
Cademartiri
Filippo
F
Dipartimento di Radiologia, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. filippocademartiri@hotmail.com
Runza
Giuseppe
G
Belgrano
Manuel
M
Luccichenti
Giacomo
G
Mollet
Nico R
NR
Malagutti
Patrizia
P
Silvestrini
Marco
M
Midiri
Massimo
M
Cova
Maria
M
Pozzi Mucelli
Roberto
R
Krestin
Gabriel P
GP
D000465:Algorithms; D016477:Artifacts; D003287:Contrast Media; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D018579:Patient Selection; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
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