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Review
. 2016 Jan-Feb;10(1):13-21.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2015.10.003. Epub 2015 Oct 19.

Cardiovascular imaging in pediatric patients using dual source CT

Ronald Booij  1 , Marcel L Dijkshoorn  2 , Marcel van Straten  3 , Frederik A du Plessis  4 , Ricardo P J Budde  5 , Adriaan Moelker  6 , Gabriel P Krestin  7 , Mohamed Ouhlous  8
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Review

Cardiovascular imaging in pediatric patients using dual source CT

Ronald Booij et al. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2016 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Cardiovascular CT acquisition protocol optimization in pediatric patients, including newborns is often challenging. This might be due to non-cooperative patients, the complexity and variety of diseases and the need for stringent dose minimization. Motion artifacts caused by voluntary and involuntary motion are most frequently seen in cardiac imaging with high heart and respiratory rates. Dual source scanners of the second and third generation are particularly well suited to respond to these challenges. This can be accomplished with advanced scan options, such as high pitch scanning, short rotation times, automated tube voltage selection, tube current modulation and iterative reconstruction.

Keywords: Cardiovascular; Contrast protocols; Dose modulation; Dual source CT; ECG scan phase; Iterative reconstruction; Patient preparation; Pediatric.

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