Deep learning reconstruction algorithm and high-concentration contrast medium: feasibility of a double-low protocol in coronary computed tomography angiography.

Journal: European radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate radiation dose and image quality of a double-low CCTA protocol reconstructed utilizing high-strength deep learning image reconstructions (DLIR-H) compared to standard adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASiR-V) protocol in non-obese patients.

Authors

  • Damiano Caruso
    Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, University La Sapienza, AOU Sant'Andrea, Via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy.
  • Domenico De Santis
    Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Tremamunno
    Radiology Unit, Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy.
  • Curzio Santangeli
    Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Tiziano Polidori
  • Giovanna G Bona
    Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Marta Zerunian
    Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome - Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy.
  • Antonella Del Gaudio
    Radiology Unit, Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy.
  • Luca Pugliese
    Radiology Unit, Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy.
  • Andrea Laghi
    Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, University La Sapienza, AOU Sant'Andrea, Via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy.