Journal article
Coronary artery visualization using ultrafast computed tomography
American journal of cardiac imaging, Vol.7(3), pp.243-251
09/1993
PMID: 10146379
Abstract
The advantages and limitations of ultrafast computed tomography in the imaging of normal and pathologic conditions of the coronary artery are discussed. The scanner's speed, resolution, and lack of significant motion artifact enhance the visualization of coronary arteries. Coronary artery calcification also is well visualized, and coronary artery fistuli, coronary bypass graft patency, and Kawasaki disease can be assessed accurately using contrast-enhanced flow studies. The inability to image stenoses and the lack of longitudinal images detract from its usefulness. Future scanner upgrades to provide increased resolution and thinner slices should improve the scanner's ability to evaluate the coronary artery.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Coronary artery visualization using ultrafast computed tomography
- Creators
- W Stanford - Department of Radiology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City 52242B H ThompsonR M WeissJ R Galvin
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of cardiac imaging, Vol.7(3), pp.243-251
- PMID
- 10146379
- ISSN
- 0887-7971
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/1993
- Academic Unit
- Radiology; Cardiovascular Medicine; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984094671202771
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