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01-10-2014 | Cardiac Computed Tomography (S Achenbach and T Villines, Section Editor)

Dual Energy Imaging in Cardiovascular CT: Current Status and Impact on Radiation, Contrast and Accuracy

Authors: Prabhakar Rajiah, Sandra S. Halliburton

Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports | Issue 10/2014

Abstract

Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) exploits the continuous energy distribution of x-rays to improve differentiation of tissues beyond what is possible with single-energy CT (SECT). DECT often uses smaller volumes of iodinated contrast agent and lower radiation doses than SECT. Clinical applications of DECT in cardiovascular imaging are emerging and include myocardial perfusion imaging, myocardial infarct and viability imaging, coronary plaque characterization, coronary stent assessment, and myocardial iron quantification. In this review, we discuss the available methods for acquiring and processing DECT data, the current status of DECT in cardiovascular imaging, and its impact on the dose of radiation and contrast agent.

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Title: Dual Energy Imaging in Cardiovascular CT: Current Status and Impact on Radiation, Contrast and Accuracy
Authors: Prabhakar Rajiah
Sandra S. Halliburton
Publication date: 01-10-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports / Issue 10/2014
Print ISSN: 1941-9066
Electronic ISSN: 1941-9074
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-014-9289-6

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