Publication

[Cardiac low-dose computed tomography]

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 20, 2010

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Karlo C, Stinn B, Leschka S, Alkadhi H, Stolzmann P. [Cardiac low-dose computed tomography]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2010; 99:1285-91.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)
Journal
Praxis (Bern 1994) 2010; 99
Publication Date
Oct 20, 2010
Issn Print
1661-8157
Pages
1285-91
Brief description/objective

Cardiac CT has evolved to a robust and accurate imaging modality in the cardiac diagnostic armamentarium. However, technical developments had been accompanied with an overall increase in radiation exposure. In the last years, several technical developments and algorithms aimed at the reduction of radiation exposure in cardiac CT. The most relevant dose reduction strategies will be highlighted in this article including appropriate indications for cardiac CT, different ECG synchronization techniques, reduction of tube voltage, and high-pitch CT studies.