Cardiovascular Applications of Photon-Counting CT Technology: A Revolutionary New Diagnostic Step
| Autor: | Antonella Meloni, Filippo Cademartiri, Vicenzo Positano, Simona Celi, Sergio Berti, Alberto Clemente, Ludovico La Grutta, Luca Saba, Eduardo Bossone, Carlo Cavaliere, Bruna Punzo, Erica Maffei |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, Vol 10, Iss 9, p 363 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 10090363 2308-3425 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/jcdd10090363 |
| Popis: | Photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) is an emerging technology that can potentially transform clinical CT imaging. After a brief description of the PCCT technology, this review summarizes its main advantages over conventional CT: improved spatial resolution, improved signal and contrast behavior, reduced electronic noise and artifacts, decreased radiation dose, and multi-energy capability with improved material discrimination. Moreover, by providing an overview of the existing literature, this review highlights how the PCCT benefits have been harnessed to enhance and broaden the diagnostic capabilities of CT for cardiovascular applications, including the detection of coronary artery calcifications, evaluation of coronary plaque extent and composition, evaluation of coronary stents, and assessment of myocardial tissue characteristics and perfusion. |
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