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Published in: European Radiology 8/2003

01-08-2003 | Vascular–Interventional

Multislice CT angiography

Authors: U. Joseph Schoepf, Christoph R. Becker, Lars K. Hofmann, Marco Das, Thomas Flohr, Bernd M. Ohnesorge, Bernhard Baumert, Joshua Rolnick, Jean M. Allen, Vassilios Raptopoulos

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 8/2003

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Abstract.

The introduction of multislice CT into clinical radiology constitutes a quantum leap that significantly widens the scope of vascular CT imaging. The advances over conventional spiral CT have been quantitative, mainly in terms of increased image acquisition speed which provides unprecedented volume coverage and spatial resolution. Moreover, significant technical innovations, such as cardiac scanning capabilities, have brought about a qualitative shift towards applications that were thought to be beyond the scope of CT imaging. This way multislice CT offers a wealth of new opportunities for quickly and accurately diagnosing suspected vascular disease in all organ systems; however, as we move towards faster and faster image acquisition techniques, we are also facing new challenges that require development of novel strategies in order to take full advantage of the increased capabilities of multislice CT in its current form and future generations of CT scanners.
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Metadata
Title
Multislice CT angiography
Authors
U. Joseph Schoepf
Christoph R. Becker
Lars K. Hofmann
Marco Das
Thomas Flohr
Bernd M. Ohnesorge
Bernhard Baumert
Joshua Rolnick
Jean M. Allen
Vassilios Raptopoulos
Publication date
01-08-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 8/2003
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-003-1842-7

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