Low-dose, 128-slice, dual-source CT coronary angiography: accuracy and radiation dose of the high-pitch and the step-and-shoot mode

Publication

Low-dose, 128-slice, dual-source CT coronary angiography: accuracy and radiation dose of the high-pitch and the step-and-shoot mode

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 1, 2010

Alkadhi Hatem, Marincek Borut, Falk Volkmar, Feuchtner Gudrun, Scheffel Hans, Plass André, Goetti Robert, Baumueller Stephan, Desbiolles Lotus, Stolzmann Paul, Leschka Sebastian

Citation

Alkadhi H, Marincek B, Falk V, Feuchtner G, Scheffel H, Plass A, Goetti R, Baumueller S, Desbiolles L, Stolzmann P, Leschka S. Low-dose, 128-slice, dual-source CT coronary angiography: accuracy and radiation dose of the high-pitch and the step-and-shoot mode. Heart 2010; 96:933-8.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Heart 2010; 96

Publication Date

Jun 1, 2010

Issn Electronic

1468-201X

Pages

933-8

Brief description/objective

To compare the diagnostic accuracy and radiation doses of two low-dose protocols for coronary artery imaging with second-generation, dual-source CT in comparison with catheter angiography (CA).