Superior CT coronary angiography image quality at lower radiation exposure with second generation 320-detector row CT in patients with elevated heart rate: a comparison with first generation 320-detector row CT

Dennis TL Wong, Siang Yong Soh, Brian Ko, James Donald Cameron, Marcus Crossett, Arthur Nasis, John Troupis, Ian T Meredith, Sujith Seneviratne

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study aims to compare the image quality of second generation versus first generation 320-computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) in patients with heart rate >/=65 bpm as it has not been specifically reported. METHODS: Consecutive patients who underwent CTCA using second-generation-320-detector-row-CT were prospectively enrolled. A total of 50 patients with elevated (>/=65 bpm) heart rate and 50 patients with controlled (/=65 bpm) compared to first generation CT scanner.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)299 - 306
Number of pages8
JournalCardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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