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Using fast sequential asymmetric fanbeam transmission CT for attenuation correction of cardiac SPECT imaging

E F Hollinger1, S Loncaric, D C Yu

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA.

Summary

Fast transmission computed tomograms (TCTs) can correct photon attenuation in cardiac single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging. This rapid TCT acquisition method improves image uniformity without significantly increasing scan times.

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