Contrast agent concentration optimization in CTA using low tube voltage and dual-energy CT in multiple vendors: a phantom study

RW van Hamersvelt, NG Eijsvoogel, C Mihl… - The international journal …, 2018 - Springer
We investigated the feasibility and extent to which iodine concentration can be reduced in
computed tomography angiography imaging of the aorta and coronary arteries using low …

Substantial iodine volume load reduction in CT angiography with dual-energy imaging: insights from a pilot randomized study

P Carrascosa, C Capunay… - The international journal …, 2014 - Springer
We explored whether dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) can allow a significant
reduction in iodinated contrast volume during computed tomography angiography (CTA) …

Optimizing contrast media application in coronary CT angiography at lower tube voltage: evaluation in a circulation phantom and sixty patients

M Kok, C Mihl, BMF Hendriks, S Altintas… - European Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Purpose The purpose was to investigate optimal contrast media (CM) injection parameters
for lower kVp settings, whilst maintaining diagnostic attenuation levels. Methods and …

Application of 80‐kVp tube voltage, low‐concentration contrast agent and iterative reconstruction in coronary CT angiography: evaluation of image quality and …

Q Wu, Y Wang, H Kai, T Wang, X Tang… - … Journal of Clinical …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background and aim To evaluate image quality and radiation dosage in coronary CT
angiography using 80‐kV p tube voltage combined with low‐concentration contrast media …

Impact of contrast media concentration on low-kilovolt computed tomography angiography: a systematic preclinical approach

U Fleischmann, H Pietsch, JG Korporaal… - Investigative …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Objectives Low peak kilovoltage (kVp) protocols in computed tomography angiography
(CTA) demand a review of contrast media (CM) administration practices. The aim of this …

Coronary CT angiography with 80 kV tube voltage and low iodine concentration contrast agent in patients with low body weight

D Andreini, S Mushtaq, E Conte, C Segurini… - Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Coronary CT angiography (CTA) is gaining widespread acceptance for
the non-invasive evaluation of coronary arteries. However, radiation exposure and …

Optimizing contrast media injection protocols in computed tomography angiography at different tube voltages: evaluation in a circulation phantom

D Caruso, M Eid, UJ Schoepf, D De Santis… - Journal of computer …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the minimum iodine delivery rate (IDR)
and contrast media (CM) volume required for diagnostic contrast enhancement of 350 HU …

Contrast media injection protocol optimization for dual-energy coronary CT angiography: results from a circulation phantom

D De Santis, D Caruso, UJ Schoepf, M Eid… - European …, 2018 - Springer
Objectives To investigate the minimum iodine delivery rate (IDR) required to achieve
diagnostic coronary attenuation (300 HU) with dual-energy coronary CTA. Methods …

Spectral optimization of chest CT angiography with reduced iodine load: experience in 80 patients evaluated with dual-source, dual-energy CT

MA Delesalle, F Pontana, A Duhamel, JB Faivre… - Radiology, 2013 - pubs.rsna.org
Purpose To determine the energy levels that provide optimal imaging of thoracic circulation
at dual-energy computed tomographic (CT) angiography with reduced iodine load in …

Monochromatic image reconstruction by dual energy imaging allows half iodine load computed tomography coronary angiography

P Carrascosa, JA Leipsic, C Capunay… - European Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Purpose To compare image interpretability and diagnostic performance of dual-energy CT
coronary angiography (DE-CTCA) performed with 50% iodine load reduction versus single …