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.
[Photon-counting detector computed tomography : Paradigm shift in cardiac CT imaging] / Kravchenko, Dmitrij; Layer, Yannik Christian; Vecsey-Nagy, Milan; Tremamunno, Giuseppe; Varga-Szemes, Akos; Schlett, Christopher L; Bamberg, Fabian; Emrich, Tilman; Hagar, Muhammad Taha. - (2024). [10.1007/s00117-024-01380-3]
[Photon-counting detector computed tomography : Paradigm shift in cardiac CT imaging]
Tremamunno, Giuseppe;
2024
Abstract
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.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
