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[Photon-counting detector computed tomography : Paradigm shift in cardiac CT imaging]
Dmitrij Kravchenko1,2,3, Yannik Christian Layer2, Milan Vecsey-Nagy1,4
1Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
Background:
The introduction of photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) heralds a new generation of cardiac imaging.
Objectives:
This review discusses the current scientific literature to determine the incremental value of PCD-CT in cardiac imaging.
Methods:
Discussion of currently available literature regarding cardiac PCD-CT from a radiological perspective.
Results:
Since its market introduction in 2021, numerous studies have explored the advantages of this new technology in the field of cardiac imaging, including improved image quality through superior spatial resolution, a higher contrast-to-noise ratio, reduced artifacts, and lower radiation dose.
Conclusion:
While preliminary studies have been promising, it remains to be seen how the advantages of PCD-CT will affect clinical guidelines for cardiac CT.
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